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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
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Photograph: Coleman Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove for $206 ($69 off)
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My favorite of Coleman's current lineup, the Cascade 3-in-1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) features heavy-duty cast iron grates, comes with a cast-iron griddle and grill, and can fit a 12-inch pan and a 10-inch pan side by side.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
So the trick is to tamper down the background noise, omit bossy vanilla, and roast the peaches briefly with sugar in a cast-iron skillet to amplify their flavor.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast-iron skillet or griddle over direct medium heat on the grill (or on the stovetop over medium heat).
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Photograph: Coleman Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove for $206 ($69 off)
REI
My favorite of Coleman's current lineup, the Cascade 3-in-1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) features heavy-duty cast iron grates, comes with a cast-iron griddle and grill, and can fit a 12-inch pan and a 10-inch pan side by side.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
So the trick is to tamper down the background noise, omit bossy vanilla, and roast the peaches briefly with sugar in a cast-iron skillet to amplify their flavor.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast-iron skillet or griddle over direct medium heat on the grill (or on the stovetop over medium heat).
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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At JPMorgan, an internal culture study found that fewer employees feel like their health and well-being are a corporate priority, likely triggered by the bank’s strict five-day in-office policy.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The next afternoon, Gomes sat in and watched Ohtani throw a rigorous bullpen session to simulate multiple innings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Adopt a zero-trust security model that emphasizes rigorous access rules and constant authentication.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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To restore the balance, residents, farmers and the local school joined forces to bring back a hardy native breed: the Old Norwegian Sheep.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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City’s video tribute was a tear-jerker, and less hardy characters than De Bruyne — nicknamed ‘the tumble dryer’ due to his dry (and blunt) approach — would surely have cracked and let the tears roll.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Stiff, straight, black hair and beard, indicate a coarse, strong, rigid, straightforward character.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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But Song refuses to stack the deck, including a comparable number of women whose rigid demands significantly narrow the market.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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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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Hughes was on pace for 92 points before he got hurt, while Hischier scored 35 goals and drove stout defensive results at a tidy $7.25 million cap hit.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Since the stout titan doesn’t sell to outside customers, Savage said BevBoost will have a lengthy list of orders.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
10 June 2025
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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