restrictedly

adverb

as in strictly

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  1. strictly
  2. narrowly
  3. literally
Adverb
  • This year, several projects moved away from a strictly realistic approach, embracing allegory, fantasy, the absurd and even myth.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The president has broad authority to issue pardons and commutations, but the power is strictly limited to federal offenses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of strictly
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  • The Dodgers walked off the Cardinals with a 3-2 victory Thursday, narrowly avoiding a series sweep at Dodger Stadium.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Just like the Tour was fortunate to avoid the enormous wildfire on the outskirts of Bordeaux by two weeks in July, the Vuelta had narrowly escaped being affected.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of narrowly
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  • You literally get paid time to give back during normal work hours.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Coffee Shop Banana Bread Crunch Muffins These banana bread muffins from Indianapolis food bloggers Sonja and Alex Overhiser are over-the-top delicious—quite literally.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of literally
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