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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The federal network agency also told AFP it was "not strictly necessary" to meet the November 1 deadline to ensure supply security.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
It has made their permits and approvals strictly a state business, hoping to offer developers a smoother ride and to attract jobs and a larger tax base.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
"A wild animal cannot stay in a space made strictly for humans."
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The assignment of a series that abuts the supernatural is to keep its audience off balance and “Yaga” does, but not strictly through intrusions of the otherworldly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Sure, this wasn’t strictly why she’d given me her number, but I was desperate and ready to try just about anything.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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