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strictly

[strikt-lee] / ˈstrɪkt li /
ADVERB
rigidly
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Wells Fargo said that the analysis’s characterization of banks financing of such companies as strictly loans was incorrect, since numbers in the analysis include commitments by credit facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The review also aimed to make the findings more relevant to real-world settings by looking beyond strictly clinical populations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"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 • Mar. 28, 2026

“To avoid that, the EU policy should strictly and consistently require separate accounting and targets of emissions reductions and removals in all cases,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

That is not strictly true, but you do have to earn her affection.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove