strictly

Example Sentences

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Macron has insisted that his country's stance in the Middle East war is "strictly defensive".

From Barron's

They would also check and update the “no-strike list,” which names civilian targets such as schools and hospitals that are strictly off-limits.

From Salon

The Swedish company said in a recent post that the payouts aren’t strictly going to ultra-popular artists, but that “roughly half of royalties were generated by independent artists and labels.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the emotional, atmospheric surroundings of the Metropolitano this was, in a strictly sporting contest, like being present at the scene of an accident.

From BBC

While strictly speaking the events seem to contravene restrictions imposed on mass gatherings, they have been tolerated by the authorities.

From Barron's