in strength

idiom

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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These outcomes are frequently the consequence of years—sometimes decades—of gradual declines in strength, mobility, nutrition, cognitive capacity, and social connection. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 As the spinal cord sends and receives messages between the brain and the body, an injury to it can cause permanent changes in strength or feeling in the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 Independence movements on the island are growing in strength, but there is a dispute on how quickly to separate from Denmark. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 Some say working out at certain points of your cycle can boost muscle growth, but new research found that cycle syncing made no difference in strength gains. Julia Ries, Health, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in strength

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“In strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20strength. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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