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as in accurate
following an original exactly
not a strict translation, because a lot of the humor is in the wordplay
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as in rigorous
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage
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as in rigid
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
on a strict diet strict adherence to the letter of the law
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Recent Examples of strict
Besides lower costs, the environmental impact of drug production also contributed to China’s rise in this sector, as the US and European Union often have stricter environmental regulation, according to Ronald Piervincenzi, CEO of USP.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Further complicating matters, the Senate also has to contend with strict limits on the reconciliation process, which governs the legislation.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Others were punishing obstacle courses, like one that asked me to race backward through the winding Donkey Kong Spaceport course—except, littered with additional debris and under a strict time limit.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Under the measure's broad scope and strict distance limits, few areas in Ohio would remain open to such purchases.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Further complicating matters, the Senate also has to contend with strict limits on the reconciliation process, which governs the legislation.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Others were punishing obstacle courses, like one that asked me to race backward through the winding Donkey Kong Spaceport course—except, littered with additional debris and under a strict time limit.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Under the measure's broad scope and strict distance limits, few areas in Ohio would remain open to such purchases.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
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Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These days, most people delivering your forecasts are scientists with rigorous training in calculus, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, atmospheric physics and the other meteorological coursework.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Council for Higher Education Accreditation ensures accrediting agencies uphold rigorous standards.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Stiff, straight, black hair and beard, indicate a coarse, strong, rigid, straightforward character.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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But Song refuses to stack the deck, including a comparable number of women whose rigid demands significantly narrow the market.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Gödel showed that any system of axioms in mathematics permits the formulation of statements that can’t be shown to be true or false.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Instead of internalising every harsh comment, try reframing it as information about their inner world rather than a reflection of your worth.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Kilar’s bold moves and harsh comeuppance beg the question: In an age of uncertainty, should Hollywood look to innovative but potentially disruptive outsiders or elevate from within?—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Empowering SMEs With MSPs The cyber insurance industry recognizes that SMEs often lack the resources and in-house expertise to meet stringent cybersecurity requirements.—
Ratnesh Pandey,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Winner: Windows 11 Security Windows 11 has more stringent hardware security requirements.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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However, Kilmeade was careful to praise Musk’s efforts during his time in the Trump administration.—
Andrew Kirell,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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But then again, almost everything Trump does is right out of the authoritarian playbook.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Any center of liberal and free thought from pop music to Ivy League universities is vulnerable to authoritarian impulses.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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