superior strength

collocation in English

meaningsofsuperiorandstrength

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superior
adjective
uk
/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/
us
/səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/
better than average or better than other people or things of the ...
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strength
noun
uk
/streŋθ/
us
/streŋθ/
the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or ...
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(Definition ofsuperiorandstrengthfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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That clearly meanssuperiorstrength.
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Colonizers rarely have at their disposal all-conquering forces ofsuperiorstrengthwhen they invade areas of a foreign culture.
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Does he mean that we must argue from a position ofsuperiorstrength?
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It is based on a belief in theirsuperiorstrength, and this may be exaggerated.
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He was incredibly tall withsuperiorstrength.
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The creature possessessuperiorstrength, agility and a paralyzing stare.
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Arons also possesssuperiorstrength, despite their exceedingly small stature.
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Thesuperiorstrengthof defensive tactics and forces that has been evident throughout the history of warfare is now being strengthened by modern technology.
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Ferril has her own supernatural powers unique to her, mostly hersuperiorstrengthand speed.
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He would keep the initiative and prevent the enemy from bringing hissuperiorstrengthto bear.
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They possess near limitless stamina, nerves of steel, andsuperiorstrengthand speed.
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He can fly at enhanched speed and hassuperiorstrengthand endurannce.
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These enhancements give hersuperiorstrength, speed, eyesight in addition to healing and other advanced attributes.
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Twice he fell upon isolated allied forces in greatlysuperiorstrength.
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They did possesssuperiorstrength, however, and they were very violent.
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Also, the distorted grain structure that gives the workpiece itssuperiorstrengthcan lead to residual stresses.
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They conducted experiments on him which ended up giving himsuperiorstrength, enhanced senses and the ability to fly.
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Spock arrives and tries to use hissuperiorstrengthagainst the creature, but it knocks him to the floor.
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Above all—and this is most important—we must convince our opponents that we are stronger than they are and that we are prepared, if necessary, to use oursuperiorstrength.
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This time there is not going to be any creditable aftermath for anybody; and it is no good raising hopes, especially false ones that nations will recoil fromsuperiorstrength.
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Those who use the kolinsky sable brush claim it hassuperiorstrength, slenderness, and resilience when compared with other sable brushes.
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Due to theirsuperiorstrength, reflexes, and training, they overpower all the attendees who come up against them, but just barely.
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They became enemies to humanity, using theirsuperiorstrengthand their magic to attack the younger race that was taking over their world.
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She is a pink elephant who is very kind to others, even though a bit clumsy and ignorant to her naturalsuperiorstrengthas an elephant.
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