strictness
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Fans at the stadium tried to make the best of the situation, although they were surprised by the strictness of the protocol.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Without the narrative strictness demanded by the investment bank’s setting, anything can and will happen.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
Children are scared to go to a school run like a "military boot camp" because of a teacher known for his strictness, a parent claims.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2024
The schools, which are typically single-sex, also vary in standards, strictness, the number of days and hours they’re open as well as the fees they charge.
From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2023
Having lived in Southern strictness, I knew when to keep quiet around adults, but I did want to ask him why he said I peed when I was sure he didn’t believe that.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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