by the book
Example Sentences
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Though Ventura County Fire Department officials said they went by the book when they left the Balcom fire— clearing containment lines, dropping retardant and even using a drone with an infrared camera to identify lingering heat — it wasn’t enough.
From Los Angeles Times
And this came just days after the news that Michael Burry, the hedge-fund manager who made a fortune predicting the global financial crisis and who was made famous by the book and movie “The Big Short,” had deregistered his hedge fund.
From MarketWatch
They try to do everything by the book, but because rugby is a physical game, sometimes you don't get it perfect.
From BBC
"If you look at the actions of Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager the previous week, he has done everything by the book," added backs coach Stick, 41.
From BBC
In its statement, DHS said the agency does its contracting “by the book” and the process is run by career officials.
From Salon
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