strong on

phrase

1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.

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The Bearcats should be strong on defense led by Tymon Meeks in the middle, Cole Cox at linebacker and Jordan Hall in the secondary. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Seeing Texas fail to live up to the preseason hype from a season ago may still linger in the minds of fans, but the Longhorns once again look strong on paper. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Looking at the bigger picture, Detroit and Philadelphia are recent examples of teams that were strong on both sides of the line of scrimmage. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong on

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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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