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
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“I came to this town strictly because our daughter was here. We could be five minutes from our grandchildren instead of 45 minutes away.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
In the past, China has said it strictly regulates the export of dual-use components, which can serve both civilian and military purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the strikes were "deliberate, precise, calibrated, and proportionate, and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Every step had to be performed under strictly oxygen-free conditions because oxygen can permanently damage nitrogenase metallocofactors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
It would have been easier for her to sit on the edge of the bed, but that was unprofessional and strictly prohibited.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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