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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
lost weight only after a cast-iron adherence to his diet
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
he has a cast-iron faith in his innate ability to overcome any adversity that life might throw against him
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Recent Examples of cast-iron
Nearby are picnic tables and a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden and cast-iron barbecue pits for grilling — Barack Obama would like you to use those in the summer.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
The family replaced cast-iron plumbing, upgraded the electrical and other systems, and restored the brick exterior piece by piece.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Another favorite is the cast-iron cornbread served with jalapeño jelly and honey butter.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
The family replaced cast-iron plumbing, upgraded the electrical and other systems, and restored the brick exterior piece by piece.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Another favorite is the cast-iron cornbread served with jalapeño jelly and honey butter.
—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cast-iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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Under the law, California is able to set these stricter standards through a waiver from the EPA.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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And a rigorous screening protocol for LFS patients developed by David Malkin, a protege of Fraumeni and Li, helps detect early-stage malignancies, improving the odds of treating them and prolonging lives.
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According to Lacey, who helped set up the Code Four program last year, enforcing the law requires a clear grasp of ethics and a rigorous attention to detail to make sure the job is done well.
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The minty leaves of this winter-hardy plant can be used as a culinary herb.
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Plant hardy arborvitae in zones 2 through 8, placing containers in areas with dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade.
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As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.
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That’s the deficiency side of integrity—where authenticity gives way to fakery, consistency erodes into unpredictability, and transparency slips into manipulation…But swing too far in the other direction, and the skyscraper becomes overly rigid—too stiff to sway with the wind.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Saddleback Caterpillar has a stout, brown body about an inch long with a bright green rectangle and an oval saddle marking on its back.
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Turning its back on views of the Santa Rita Mountains, the home’s interior revolved around a dim central kitchen and an awkward sunken garden bounded by stout masonry columns that held up the roof but restricted movement through the space.
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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