stringent
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Though criticized by crypto advocates for being overly stringent and driving businesses out of the state, it established the country’s first state-level framework for crypto regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The guidelines are generally more stringent, and there is a stronger expectation that people who can work should do so.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
“We will not compromise on these stringent safety protocols, as delivering a system that safely, dependably and durably serves Los Angeles and our upcoming global events is our primary focus.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
As part of Meta's August settlement, the company said it would implement even more stringent time limits and pay an additional $5.3bn if YouTube and TikTok follow suit.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Now they could move ahead— but under standards of military secrecy even more stringent than those of Briggs, about which Lawrence had groused constantly.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing stringent
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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Vocabulary from the Third and Final Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016
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