to the letter
Example Sentences
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CoStar stock climbed 6.8% shortly after the open in response to the letter—on track for its largest increase since July.
From Barron's
Like the goalkeepers law a referee would not be expected to apply it strictly to the letter but to use it as a genuine deterrent.
From BBC
Christian Marot never thought he would get a reply to the letter he sent to Sir David Attenborough, at the age of 19, which included a copy of his wildlife filming.
From BBC
Skeptics say the new rules illustrate the security risks inherent in approving the exports and that following them to the letter of the law might mean no shipments get approved.
He wants to punish those who speak out against him, who present cases against him and who, in doing their jobs to the letter of the law, go against his wishes.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
