stickler
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Alison-Madueke portrayed herself in court as a role model for women, a tireless fighter against corruption, and someone who was such a stickler for the rules she was nicknamed "Madam due process".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
My father, a World War II officer and stickler for correctness, was especially proud of my medal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
You seem to be a stickler for detail, so that came as a surprise.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
Samuel Beckett, a stickler for faithfulness, didn’t share this laissez-faire attitude toward his stage directions, which he expected to be punctiliously observed by others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
Part of one’s despair, of course, is that the world cares nothing for the little shocks endured by the sensitive stickler.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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