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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Every step had to be performed under strictly oxygen-free conditions because oxygen can permanently damage nitrogenase metallocofactors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
In 1935, when Anderson and the Finnish accompanist Kosti Vehanen began their tour of the Soviet Union, she was warned that music with religious content was strictly forbidden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Three central defenders, one holding midfielder, three attacking midfielders, two wide wingers and a centre forward occupy those zones strictly.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Foreign journalists cannot travel freely in China's Tibet Autonomous Region and may only visit as part of strictly controlled trips organised by the authorities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Fixers were designed to replicate under strictly regulated conditions, but the damaged Fixer replicates uncontrollably, at an exponential rate, using whatever materials are at hand.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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