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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
Then cook the sandwiches in a hot cast-iron skillet to crisp the bread and warm the meat.
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Remove pie plate from the oven, leaving the pizza stone or cast-iron skillet on the center rack.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Take your pick from cast-iron kettles in splashy colors, brushed stainless steel options with gooseneck spouts, and more that speak to modernism, maximalism, and every style in between.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 Feb. 2026
And indeed, one of its most unique elements is a cast-iron spiral staircase that once led from Lennon and Ono’s apartment to a roof terrace but now, fully restored, connects the the parlor-floor living room to the rear garden.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Remove pie plate from the oven, leaving the pizza stone or cast-iron skillet on the center rack.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Take your pick from cast-iron kettles in splashy colors, brushed stainless steel options with gooseneck spouts, and more that speak to modernism, maximalism, and every style in between.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 Feb. 2026
And indeed, one of its most unique elements is a cast-iron spiral staircase that once led from Lennon and Ono’s apartment to a roof terrace but now, fully restored, connects the the parlor-floor living room to the rear garden.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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Such improvements are crucial for devices like drones that operate with strict limitations on computing power and battery capacity, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wife killed in February airstrikes Mojtaba Khamenei was a particular target for criticism by protesters during unrest over the death of a young woman in police custody in 2022, after she was arrested for allegedly breaching the Islamic Republic's strict dress codes.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose varieties that produce long, sturdy stems and blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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While minimally invasive procedures have improved cardiac care, the heart’s complex anatomy and constant motion require rigorous hands-on training to reduce procedural errors.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Samuels has offered up his own priorities, including safe, academically rigorous and truly integrated schools.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Want to know just how hardy bee balm is?—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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The plants are hardy in USDA Zones 8-10.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Amazon hasn’t skimped on quality with a largely cotton construction that’s comfortable to wear without feeling scratchy or rigid.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even so, the dual foam layers add enough adaptability to keep it from feeling rigid.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo has shown no interest in military involvement, but some experts believe the conflict could bolster Takaichi's push for a stronger military and expanded weapons sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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But considering Fred Hoiberg’s team didn’t have a single double-digit loss before this week, and its stout no-middle defense is still top-10 nationally, there are still plenty of reasons for optimism.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Aztecs are stout as ever defensively under coach Brian Dutcher but rank 108th nationally in offensive efficiency, according to the Pomeroy ratings, which measure points-per-possession adjusted for opponents.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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