strict

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Not every investor will have the same long-term perspective as Buffett or his strict framework for finding bargains.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

After this wind-up, the reader might expect Gorsuch to declare that Colorado’s law does not pass strict scrutiny and therefore violates the First Amendment.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War remain unwavering in their commitment to the highest standards of ethics and strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations,” he wrote.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Lisa Gherardini herself lived in a world of strict social codes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day