strictly

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She adds that targeting dyes is a “good first step,” but they’re certainly not the only problematic additive the FDA should strictly regulate.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The contract terms are unusually strict, however: The licensees can sell to 120 low- and middle-income countries, but are strictly forbidden to provision 26 middle-income countries in Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"So maybe this will help people to re-evaluate that in terms of energy security and energy independence rather than just looking at it strictly from an environmental point of view."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Chinese buyers still had to figure out how to pay for the oil, because U.S. sanctions strictly limited banks from doing business with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Playing one parent against the other has always been strictly forbidden in this house.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen