to the letter

idiom

: exactly or precisely
obey the law to the letter

Examples of to the letter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The more than 350 signatories to the letter, which was obtained by The Washington Post, add to voices within the Democratic Party seeking to cement Harris’s role as nominee following President Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection bid on Sunday. Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 23 July 2024 The prophecy was never fulfilled, at least not to the letter. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 1 July 2024 Attached to the letter submitted to the court is a statement signed by Lindell confirming that FrankSpeech paid for Giuliani's tickets and hotel. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024 Meeting the restrictions to the letter would disrupt the Pentagon’s ability to purchase the vast quantities of medical supplies, drugs, clothing and other types of logistical support the military relies on, officials contend. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for to the letter 

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“To the letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20letter. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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