stricture

Example Sentences

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Most were eventually released and told to leave the country — a stricture that many ignore, lacking the funds and desire to go home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Such a stricture has been harder for the Fed to follow as it has significantly expanded its purchases since last year to stabilize financial markets in the face of the pandemic recession.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021

The range of symptoms varies, depending on the severity of the stricture and its location in the colon.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2021

No such stricture applies to members of the House.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2021

“There is no stricture on you, for you have tried.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya