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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
Any strike would be preceded by a 10-day notice to the hospital systems, who oppose the union’s preferred approach to staffing levels: strict nurse-patient ratios.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
But the plaintiffs in the case and the Biden administration said the appeals court was wrong to apply that standard and should have instead analyzed it under the most demanding level, strict scrutiny, because the law impedes adults' access to speech protected by the Constitution.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Rocket exports are subject to strict controls because of the potential military applications of that technology.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
For Yong — strict parents inadvertently helped spark a passion for the category.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
But the plaintiffs in the case and the Biden administration said the appeals court was wrong to apply that standard and should have instead analyzed it under the most demanding level, strict scrutiny, because the law impedes adults' access to speech protected by the Constitution.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Rocket exports are subject to strict controls because of the potential military applications of that technology.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
For Yong — strict parents inadvertently helped spark a passion for the category.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strict
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But even if Trump’s characterization turns out to be accurate, the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may not mean the end of the Iranian nuclear threat.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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Despite the vast expansion in the number of sensors, the insurance institute’s testing found, the male THOR dummy was less accurate than the current Hybrid dummies, which also had limitations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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She’s also developed a rigorous skincare routine because her treatments leave her with chemotherapy rash.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Every checking account review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of banking products.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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First, consider dynamic withdrawal strategies that adjust based on portfolio performance, rather than rigid rules.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Because questioning takes courage, especially in rigid hierarchies.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Ever-so true to Telfar’s roots: community-driven, unpredictable, and built on radical accessibility.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Brown, the top returning rusher in the league (1,173 yards as a true freshman), will be running behind an offensive line that returns only one starter.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Come spring, the Ranger III carries everything from outhouses and diesel fuel for the generators to construction supplies to repair whatever damage Mother Nature did to facilities over the harsh winter.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The United States and Europe must finally sever all economic ties with Russia (e.g., nuclear partnerships) and impose harsher sanctions on Russia and secondary sanctions so that China and others face consequences for their support of the war.—
Laura Thornton,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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The Fed subjects those banks to more stringent capital requirements in case of another financial crisis — somewhere between 1% to 4.5% on top of emergency fund requirements that all large banks must adhere to.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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However, this rapid surge goes hand in hand with the evolution of stringent compliance standards imposed by regulatory authorities to promote fairness and protect users.—
Dzmitry Lubneuski,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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But he is despised by Thailand’s powerful elites, who saw his rule as corrupt, authoritarian and socially destabilizing.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Democracy organizations worldwide document how authoritarian regimes and opportunistic politicians weaponize AI to consolidate power.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strict. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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