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The UK government has been under pressure to bring in a statutory ban of smartphones in schools, although recent research suggested strict bans were not a "silver bullet".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Security Council, in fact halted Iran’s nuclear program, forced Iran to dismantle most of it, and allowed strict international inspection.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Not every investor will have the same long-term perspective as Buffett or his strict framework for finding bargains.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
That was the only place she was allowed to visit alone, for Auntie Muskrat kept a strict eye on her.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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