stringent
Example Sentences
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Under the stringent National Security Act, a suspect can be detained for up to 12 months without being formally charged.
From Barron's
There is no universal SCR or percentage across the top leagues, but others have more stringent rules than the Premier League.
From BBC
Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.
From Los Angeles Times
“With this in mind, we do the daily work to make certain our products meet our stringent food safety expectations. We don’t take any chances when it comes to product safety and quality.”
From Los Angeles Times
Elite rugby now has arguably the most stringent measures around concussion.
From BBC
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