stringent

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Europe is also simultaneously seeking to diversify its trading partners, especially for rare earths, an industry dominated by China, after Beijing's stringent export controls last year revealed just how vulnerable the bloc is.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In announcing its findings, the EPA cited federal lead standards only, and not California’s more stringent thresholds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Crucially, the New York Times would face a far more stringent burden of proof in Israel than under the US standard, as a mere lack of malice is insufficient to avoid liability," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"With no cases or symptoms among them and our stringent monitoring and isolation measures, the risk to the public remains extremely low," she added.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Alex thought the rules were stringent, but they made sense, and he was relieved that what was called for was so carefully spelled out.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer