hard-and-fast

Example Sentences

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This is why the broadcast limit is not really a hard-and-fast limit.

From BBC

It’s not a hard-and-fast rule because that would be wrong too.

From Los Angeles Times

Also, California has few hard-and-fast rules on residency.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m not necessarily sold on hard-and-fast rules when it comes to age; it also depends on your risk tolerance, expected longevity and how long you intend to work.

From MarketWatch

Though it’s not a hard-and-fast rule, Los Angeles often likes to go its own way after the New York group announces its top film.

From Los Angeles Times