strict

Example Sentences

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In South Korea, a country notorious for its strict beauty standards, baldness comes with a stigma that can prove especially troubling for young people.

From BBC

The Fed predicted banks might prefer the greater safety of reserve balances as a way to satisfy stricter capital-adequacy regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

TSA’s procedures became much stricter, including prohibiting non-passengers from going beyond security checkpoints.

From Los Angeles Times

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who took office in May, has given the drive even greater momentum, exempting defence spending from strict debt rules to free up more funds.

From Barron's

He says the strict adherence to the video games' timeline did result in the "occasional late-night text" from the TV show's set.

From BBC