strictly
Americanadverb
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in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.
strictly enforced.
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precisely or candidly; factually.
strictly speaking.
Etymology
Origin of strictly
Example Sentences
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Still, Pyongyang has touted Jindallae -- "azalea" in Korean -- as a convenient way for citizens to stay connected, albeit through a strictly controlled domestic network.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
From a strictly formal standpoint, it is more probable for the patterns that make up our memories and observations to arise from random entropy fluctuations than from a real sequence of past events.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
The Tour already drew a line in the sand when the previous returning member program was strictly limited to recent major champions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Increasing production on their own terms, rather than strictly limited by membership of a body with many competing interests, will give the Emiratis much greater flexibility.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Quite a lot about the models is not strictly correct.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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