- comparative of strict.
stricter
Example Sentences
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Rosenthal favors stricter controls in the oil patch, including curbs on methane flaring and venting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"A fragile ecosystem like the Himalaya demands stricter planning and building regulations than elsewhere, yet these rules have been weak and poorly enforced."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
But due to the stricter eligibility checks, her application took more than two months to process.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Dacic raised the country's terrorism threat level to "red alert" - the highest threat level – meaning stricter security checks and increased police presence at places like infrastructure facilities and areas where large crowds gather.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
I had less maneuverability back in the much stricter Charlestown Prison.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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