stickler

Example Sentences

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Whether or not you are a stickler about the precise definition of "behind a black hole," the new study is historic in that there have been few such observations in astronomy history.

From Salon

Quite simply, the club is just a stickler for tradition.

From Salon

Ms. Delgado was a fan of Queen Elizabeth, a stickler for etiquette and not always an easy person to get along with.

From New York Times

But at the risk of naiveté, Santiago seems to be the victim of the MLB being a stickler for the rules at a time when it’s trying desperately to make a point.

From Seattle Times

At his restaurant, Brigtsen is a stickler that each component of his dishes be made according to his developed recipes, which he describes as his “life’s work.”

From Washington Post