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Puzzles or a questions constructed to exercise the intellect
“Of late, he has been a prolific writer on the subject, thereby helping to solve this stickler of a problem that faces our profession these current days.”
Plural for someone who insistently advocates for something, especially strict observance of a rule
“She was a stickler for formality and any transgression against the rules and regulations angered her.”
Plural for a strict disciplinarian
“This biology teacher was a stickler for discipline, and if one happened to be in the hallways during class time, the sight of a student carrying a chair held to his posterior might be observed.”
Plural for a person who makes a fuss, particularly about trivial things
Plural for one who follows the rules
Plural for a person who conforms to established, conservative or traditional values or customs
Plural for one who is fanatically devoted to his or her own opinions and beliefs
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