in strength

idiom

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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Mild in strength with the creamy Connecticut shade wrapper, pairing exceptionally well with the younger sibling of the Wild Turkey line, approachable and flavorful pairing. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 There is a chance the winds could be similar in strength to the fierce gusts that topped 90 miles per hour and fueled the devastating wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Amy Graff, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 The fire exploded in strength earlier this week amid a fierce Santa Ana windstorm. Jake Bittle, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025 If the storm grows in strength, the aurora could be pushed farther south over Ohio. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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