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as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Recent Examples of stricture
The strange particulars of his passing remain a mystery thus far, but Hackman’s life was lived in quiet defiance of Hollywood fame and the strictures of celebrity.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Instead, the novel growing increasingly expansive as the strictures around identity grow looser and looser, encompassing more and more.
—Katie Kitamura, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
For the other man, meanwhile, those initially disorientating dreams cue a release from the strictures of masculine expectations and self-image, demonstrated through his increasingly liberated performances in a local choir.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Other private school leaders worry that state money could lead to state strictures, and some continue to resist the voucher program.
—Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
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The rock legend's public condemnation of Trump is not new.—
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His condemnation was echoed by former CIA, National Security Council and FBI counterterrorism leader Phil Mudd and retired four star Army General Brian McCaffrey.—
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There are no gestational age restrictions, although most abortions are performed during the first trimester and those after 23 weeks require specialized care.—
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Improper restriction and exclusion of ill food service employees.—
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Channels should be in place for reporting suspicious activity without fear of reprimand or overstepping boundaries.—
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None of the incidents netted Christopher Moulton, now a detective with OPD, a sanction more serious than a reprimand, records show.—
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Meanwhile, frontline institutions are facing severe resource constraints: The World Food Programme is facing an $8.1 billion shortfall leading to the closure of its Southern Africa office, and slashed rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.—
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That’s partly due to the constraints of the U.S. health care system.—
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Fox News was first to report the censure resolution.—
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The Washington Examiner obtained the text of the censure resolution.—
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Much more work will be needed to overcome those limitations.—
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The meeting in Dubai was no crisis summit sparked by Red Bull’s tough start to the season, which has also seen Verstappen struggle to compete with the dominant McLarens due to the limitations of his car.—
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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