on the strength of

1. On the basis of, as in She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

Rupert Murdoch’s company relies heavily on the strength of Fox News — which ranked as the nation’s top-rated linear network in July — and its broadcast network that boasts big-name sports to maintain its programming fees.

From Los Angeles Times

Never mind not only that Bush was a recovering alcoholic whose policies were uniformly disastrous; he was even re-elected on the strength of a fictitious gunslinging cowboy persona, despite his assiduous avoidance of the Vietnam War.

From Salon

The Original Pantry Cafe, Cole’s younger sibling about a mile away, opened in 1924 and flourished on the strength of its we-never-close pledge.

From Los Angeles Times

There are no restrictions on the strength of the nicotine in the pouches.

From BBC

This year, the artist known as Girl Ultra qualifies for the Latin Grammy on the strength of “Blush:” a delicate EP made up of fleeting miniatures, noir impressions of EDM glamour.

From Los Angeles Times