restrictedly

adverb

as in strictly

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  1. strictly
  2. narrowly
  3. literally
Adverb
  • Turkey has ruled out sending troops into Yemen to attack the Houthis, while Pakistan says its role would be strictly defensive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This provision is uncommon as many existing down payment assistance programs don’t strictly limit the type of home someone can buy — only the sale price.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of strictly
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  • Again, Hixon suggested Meta was reading the authors’ request too narrowly.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The former University City Library narrowly led in the race for the title of most popular early voting site through Monday, with 5,233 ballots cast.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of narrowly
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  • Massachusetts and Idaho are about 2,000 miles apart -- literally and figuratively -- in America's gun debate.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Massachusetts and Idaho are about 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) apart — literally and figuratively — in America's gun debate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
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