exacting

Example Sentences

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Most ominously, the “airborne garbage” we were breathing was exacting a price on everyone’s health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

At the FBI, he gained a reputation of being an exacting taskmaster and, despite his early Republican political alignment, someone who was appreciated by politicians of both political parties.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Ryan Wagner makes sure bartenders meet exacting standards for foam and temperature as stout sales boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There is also the question of how long any country, let alone Singapore, could sustain a prolonged and exacting war against vapes.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

And toward himself he was even more exacting.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright