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[strikt] / strɪkt /




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Atkins and SEC’s two other commissioners now argue that stockbrokers already have a strict legal duty to execute trades with the most favorable terms for their clients, making the trade-through rule superfluous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Swedish confectionery, which has strict rules regarding the use of all natural ingredients, has in recent years seen a big rise in global popularity thanks to social media.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On a visit to one site, AFP journalists had to follow strict protocols, including a ride in a car with blacked-out windows.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A strict no-logs policy is essential, ideally one verified by recent independent audits.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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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