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strictly

[ strikt-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently:

    strictly enforced.

  2. precisely or candidly; factually:

    strictly speaking.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of strictly1

First recorded in 1480–90; strict + -ly
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While pregnant women can sometimes be prosecuted more strictly because of their pregnancy, the level of care they receive also seems to be tied in many cases to their pregnancy, Sussman said.

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Government spokesman Michael Makuei confirmed there had been a military operation in Upper Nile last week, insisting "the bombardment was strictly against White Army positions and did not harm civilians".

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People were not always able to say goodbye properly, attendance at funerals was strictly limited, and people could not be comforted by friends and family as they mourned.

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The revival, which officially opens March 23, is a strictly limited engagement, running for 15 weeks through June 8.

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Although he was clear that the first show was strictly a six-episode gig, it appears its popularity enticed both the streamer and the stand-up comedian to invest in a series with a more regular cadence.

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