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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
Cook the marinated chicken in a grill pan or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The developer and failed Senate candidate bought the Soho cast-iron building in 2011 for just over $26 million.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Best Father’s Day gift for Iron Man is a cast-iron skillet of a different size that is not part of his collection, a trusty instant read thermometer, or silicon pot-handle covers.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The developer and failed Senate candidate bought the Soho cast-iron building in 2011 for just over $26 million.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Best Father’s Day gift for Iron Man is a cast-iron skillet of a different size that is not part of his collection, a trusty instant read thermometer, or silicon pot-handle covers.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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The latest outbreak, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has infected at least 515 people and killed 91, prompting strict limits on public gatherings and enforced social distancing.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Before the Gov Ball sound engineers cut his mic out of respect for the park’s strict curfew and noise ordinance, Pretty Flacko had to take time out to reminisce about his own breakout.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Tutt and his teams have worked on engineering designs to safely drop anything needing a sturdy parachute — including the Orion capsule that splashed down last month off the coast of San Diego after its 477,710-mile journey to the moon and back.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The campaign was the work of Claude Hopkins, an advertising executive with a passion for rigorous testing and measurable results.—
Julia Dhar,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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This hardy winter plant family doesn’t like to share.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Aside from delighting the taste buds of curious tourists and hardy locals alike, lobster contributes more than $1 billion to the state’s economy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Glass may look rigid, but materials can behave differently under different conditions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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The hormonal shifts behind it are real and documented, but the rigid protocols popular online are largely ahead of the evidence.—
Allison Palmer
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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But despite a strong sporting heritage, Panama struggled to translate their success to the football pitch.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Most other Sacramento-area incumbents cruised to strong leads in their legislative races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Dartmouth would only score one goal for the remainder of the game, but was able to keep the Bishops at bay with stout defense and excellent goaltending from junior Letty Nelson.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Without Makar, Colorado struggled in all three zones against the Golden Knights’ stout team defense in the first two games of the series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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