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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
hard-and-fast rules that governed the corporate environment in those days included strictures regarding office dress that were rigidly enforced
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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
hard-and-fast beliefs that are the rock-solid foundation of their religion
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Recent Examples of hard-and-fast
The bottom line: Certain lifestyle behaviors and nutrients might influence egg quality in some people—but there isn’t enough research to make a hard-and-fast recommendation.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
In the spaceflight community, there is no hard-and-fast definition.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
But my one hard-and-fast cooking maxim is: Always wash your blender, immediately.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Minimalist design is often associated with whites and beiges, but by no means is sticking to such a color palette a hard-and-fast rule.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
In the spaceflight community, there is no hard-and-fast definition.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
But my one hard-and-fast cooking maxim is: Always wash your blender, immediately.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Minimalist design is often associated with whites and beiges, but by no means is sticking to such a color palette a hard-and-fast rule.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hard-and-fast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-and-fast
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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While certain details in specific scenes were modified and some dialogue subtly shifted to enhance the story, the new version follows the original plot’s three-act structure to a tee.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.—
Brooke Sopelsa,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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But these unchangeable circumstances don't stop military spouses from taking charge of their own lives.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Now, investors looking for stable returns may want to consider diversified investment alternatives such as the Trefis High Quality portfolio, which has showcased impressive performance, yielding over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This release is aimed at fixing some problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update, and the word is, this version will become a stable release that comes to the Gemini app for everyone to use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
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The other unchanging reality is that Eastern pundits love analyzing the performance of California governors, since the sheer size of this state automatically propels whoever is governor into the status of a presidential possibility.—
Thomas D. Elias,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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Online platforms that claim to offer interactive experiences often depend on unchanging content.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In the final episode of The Survivors, Sean tries to kill Kieran inside the caves after telling his friends all of his secrets.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Ripley and Bliss were among the final two to climb the ladder, but Naomi came into the ring and disrupted their momentum.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In most matches, there is no fixed point in attack.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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The following year, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved Memorial Day from its fixed date (along with three other holidays) to the last Monday in May.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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“Hard-and-fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-and-fast. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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