stricter

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“Condo buyers tend to be more rate sensitive and are also dealing with rising HOA fees, insurance costs and stricter financing conditions,” Barber said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

California uses an even stricter formulation that few out-of-state refineries make.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

In its role as the EU's digital watchdog, the Commission has already conducted intense investigations into major social media platforms, using the Digital Services act, aimed at enforcing stricter child safety rules.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The federation of unions later repeated those tactics and encouraged reform, including stricter rules requiring the disclosure of foreign entities in U.S. markets doing business with nations facing U.S. sanctions.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Criminals’ rights were curtailed and stricter sentencing guidelines put in place.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt