strict
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McGinn said that, speaking from a strict military preparedness perspective, there can never be enough depth and that the only way to achieve more depth is to invest in more breadth.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
But about 400 years ago, strict social rules governed "hatiquette," and removing a hat was expected as a sign of respect.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
“It certainly seems that the really strict, some would say incredibly harsh, policies have changed people.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The working-age population is barely growing due to an aging labor force and strict immigration controls.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Maggie was put on a strict budget; but oddly enough her expensive trips to New York were allowed to continue.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing strict
Tears of a Tiger
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