strict
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Rules required minimum lot sizes of 5,750 square feet for single-family homes, and strict single-family zoning ordinances were criticized for creating sprawl.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Real Madrid, however, are traditionally strict about maintaining their salary structure under president Florentino Perez.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
When Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act in 1996, it imposed strict filing deadlines, strengthened rules against multiple petitions, and expanded deference to state court decisions.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Department officials have told The Times in years past that they follow strict ethical standards and all applicable nonprofit laws, and deny that either donors or boosters receive special treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
At home, Papi did not like us to talk about any of this, about anything political—he was very strict about that.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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