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South Africa has strict rules on holding foreign currency, which say that it must be deposited with an authorised dealer such as a bank within 30 days.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
These include the Himalayan pit viper in its strict scientific sense, Gloydius chambensis described in 2022, and three newly recognized species found in different regions of Pakistan and Nepal.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Congress enacted strict immigration quotas that remained until the 1960s.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
Athene and other insurers with large affiliated asset portfolios say they maintain strict controls to ensure they purchase only investments aligned with policyholders’ interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A talented and competitive athlete in school, known as Elbows to those who played basketball with him, he ran the Farmer household with a strict hand.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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