in strength
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: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.
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Last year, however, cycling’s two true superteams entered the Tour equal in strength — but UAE’s riders were dominant in the race.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“In strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20strength. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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