Military officials had long insisted that the choice would be made strictly on the merits of the competing planes.

"We believe that the decision to deny the casino application was made strictly on the merits," she said.

All admissions are made strictly in accordance with the government rules in force at the time.

But our decision was made strictly on artistic merit.

But Mr. New said the decision to cut the project was made strictly to help balance the budget.

Very few books are made strictly by the efforts of one person, even if that person is the only one getting paid.

Medical decisions are being made strictly on the basis of age, without regard for the person's physiologic condition.

But the former president has said all his clemency decisions were made strictly on the merits of the cases.

The reconstruction was made strictly according to the method of аnastylosis and the new material is clearly visible.

However, promotions were made strictly on the basis of merit, with no allowance for seniority.