stricture
Example Sentences
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Because her narrowing was causing her to be short of breath, the stricture needed to be opened.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023
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
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
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