strict
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That isn’t a surprise: Aerospace companies follow a strict set of rules around accidents, consistent with the U.N.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The Bank of Korea and the Financial Supervisory Service will conduct inspections, with strict measures to be imposed if warranted, according to a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Al-Shabab had morphed into a powerful, hardline militant group controlling large swathes of the country outside Mogadishu where it imposed a strict form of Islam, including restrictive dress codes and banning music.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
California’s corporate haters say they try to avoid the state’s high costs, income taxes and strict regulations, but the western state is still a top money maker.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
I found the rules of the establishment were too strict, its course of study too severe for a child of her age: I took her home with me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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