exacting
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Exacting any justice or compensation from the U.S. military or the government was elusive.
From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2021
In short: Exacting a “gratitude tax” will never be enough.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2019
Exacting masters knew exactly how much plowing or picking to expect from each worker, sometimes rewarding those who overperformed, but certainly punishing those who fell short.
From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018
Exacting and deeply private, Charles came off as standoffish to some.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2017
Exacting laws have never improved the morals of any race or nation; hypocrisy and secret evasion are the only results obtained.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
Vocabulary lists containing exacting
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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