as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building
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And, over the years, French legislation has become more stringent on corruption.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
The focus is no longer just about access but about quality, consistency and the ability to meet the stringent requirements that define modern pharmaceuticals.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Such searches are not new to travelers from parts of the world who already face stringent visa requirements — Chinese students arriving in the U.S., for example, have complained in recent years of being increasingly subject to interrogation and detention on national security grounds.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
The nearly $4 billion project is central to Hong Kong’s efforts to revive its economy and international image, following years of stringent pandemic restrictions and a sweeping national security crackdown that fueled an exodus of foreign workers, local professionals and global companies.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Stringent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stringent. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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