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Example Sentences

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Until now, astronomers had not identified a single confirmed target that met all the strict criteria for this test.

From Science Daily

Many cities have strict short-term rental regulations, but haven’t taken the steps necessary to enforce them.

From Los Angeles Times

But even under its strict rules, the allure of investment banking fees invited corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal

A week before Christmas, its downtown—home to dozens of Bavarian-style buildings that adhere to a strict design code—was unusually still.

From The Wall Street Journal

Traditional weak lensing surveys collect close to a hundred thousand purpose-built images over many years, and many frames are rejected when they fail strict standards.

From Science Daily