Sentence examples for strength on it from inspiring English sources

Though their abortive offensive inflicted much damage and upset the Allies' plans, the Germans spent too much of their strength on it and thereby forfeited whatever chance they had had of maintaining prolonged resistance later.

The best is, arguably, the latest, called "The Lobi Traoré Group", which was recorded in live sessions around Mali. Mr Traoré's strength on it, as with Malian musicianship in general, lies in the effortless mix of old ballads with modern riffs.

The Olympics lead-in will be more important than ever for NBC because with so little strength on its schedule, it has few places to introduce new programs and get them sampled.

It was passed after a stormy debate in the assembly on June 4th and, on the strength of it, Colonel Buyoya had himself formally sworn in as president.

On the strength of it she remained for a quarter-century one of the most popular stars on the American and British stages.

He was offered a one-year research position at Berkeley, and on the strength of it obtained permission to leave China.

But on the strength of it, the Greek government has announced that banks will open on Monday July 20th.

On the strength of it, Cameron, not yet 40, became the leader of his party.

And I got another job on the strength of it, directing children's films for television.

Orwell trusted the smell test, and made crucial changes in his life on the strength of it.

On the strength of it, he became the voice of the Party and the next presumptive Presidential nominee.