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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
Meaghan Kenny The neighborhood/area Surrounded by cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, The Dominck is located in the pulse of the city.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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
To avoid the damage, always dry the cast-iron cookware with a dry cloth or paper towel once you’re done cleaning.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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
To avoid the damage, always dry the cast-iron cookware with a dry cloth or paper towel once you’re done cleaning.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cast-iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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Initiative, dubbed a ‘Swiss Brexit,’ sought binding limits by 2050, forcing strict curbs on asylum, family reunification and work permits, potentially dismantling Switzerland’s deal on free movement of people and close EU ties.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The administration denied the request, saying accident rates for skydiving planes are lower than those for other types of private flights, a point the United States Parachute Association has emphasized repeatedly in the years since then, lobbying against stricter rules.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 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,
13 June 2026
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Simplifi meets rigorous security certifications, such as SOC 2, which are part of a comprehensive external audit that assesses the security, confidentiality and privacy of a program’s data.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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These flowers are quite hardy and will thrive in USDA planting zones 2–11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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The bush was awash in a golden glow, a searing orange blaze stretching across the horizon where hardy vegetation met the sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Accessories made of rigid leather can provide a nice contrast to the dress's sheerness.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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