Sentences with Strait-laced

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6 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Strait-laced'

The teacher's strait-laced approach to discipline made the students hesitant to express their creativity.

The strait-laced community frowned upon the introduction of modern technology.

The small, strait-laced town was resistant to cultural changes.

The strait-laced couple disapproved of the modern dance moves at the party, preferring traditional and proper behavior.

In the conservative town, being strait-laced was considered a virtue, and deviation from traditional values was frowned upon.

The strait-laced community disapproved of any form of entertainment that they deemed inappropriate.

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