strict
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Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The Central Military Commission -- which Xi heads -- has published new measures that would "establish iron rules for strict education, strict management, and strict supervision" of senior military cadres, state media reported in May.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Kelly, my mother, wasn’t strict with me or my siblings: Ava, my little sister, and Charlie and Paige, my older brother and sister.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Both are designed to tackle water pollution from agricultural sources, by implementing strict controls on the amount of, where and when fertiliser including slurry can be spread.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
I didn’t want to do it; my strict nature as a troublemaker compelled me.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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