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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
Ayesha Curry Cookware From cast-iron skillets to baking sheets, Ayesha Curry Cookware is both stylish and durable.
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Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Le Creuset enameled cast-iron products come in a range of beautiful colors, including more neutral ones and those displaying more vibrant tones.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
Volkswagen employees have long benefited from generous pay deals and cast-iron job security, while resisting all efforts by the management to rein in costs to cope with challenges such as soaring energy prices.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
Always lift your cast-iron cookware instead of sliding it to prevent damage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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That meant laying down a strict timetable for cutting CO2 emissions.Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The measure imposes stricter penalties for some drug and theft crimes.Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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The finish of this stylish little drive is incredibly sturdy and the overall package is small enough to slip into a pocket.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chords have cultural identities attached to them: major triads are bright, minor triads are gloomy, perfect fifths are sturdy, tritones and semitones are unsettling.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Our professors rise to the occasion, working to close the gap between what should have been taught in high school and what is expected of them in a rigorous academic environment like Xavier.Reynold Verret, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Volvo leans heavily into its Swedish roots, building hardy machines that can withstand brutal winters in its home country.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the garden, winterberry is hardy in a wider range than its evergreen cousin, from Zones 3-9.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Organizations clinging to rigid in-office policies risk alienating their workforce and losing productivity in the process.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conventional exoskeletons often feature rigid frames that can be difficult and time-consuming to put on, limiting their practicality for daily use.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Sturm Graz has found the back of the net just once in Champions League play, but has been rather stout on defense, allowing only six.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Melvin Franklin’s deep voice rolls in strong and stout within the first half-minute.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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