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 purchases were undertaken strictly out of extreme necessity as an extraordinary emergency measure in response to unprecedented geopolitical and supply-chain disruptions and only after exhausting all commercially and operationally viable alternatives," the report reads.
From Barron's
The review also aimed to make the findings more relevant to real-world settings by looking beyond strictly clinical populations.
From Science Daily
"It lays out not just the types of dishes to be prepared, but also their weight and quality. These standards are still followed strictly," says historian Taqui.
From BBC
A spokesperson for Metro PM, which manages the building, told the BBC: "Service charges are prepared strictly in accordance with the terms of the lease."
From BBC
“To get to these strike prices means that Meta must create new revenue streams, and it can’t be strictly digital advertising,” he says.
From Barron's
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