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strictly

[strikt-lee] / ˈstrɪkt li /
ADVERB
rigidly
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It’s not strictly necessary, but it helps quite a bit and provides better access to the rest of the Bay Area.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton insisted Tuesday on the need to strictly regulate the technology, warning that it remained unclear if humanity could co-exist with super intelligent AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

They are limited to one set per person—and the policy is now strictly enforced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

While not strictly fake copies of genuine products, the risks are similar.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

To ensure the safety of all, rest hours must be strictly observed!!!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank