strict
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After a two-year closure, the ocean recreational fishing season was allowed to reopen last year for several days under strict limits.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The $59.50 13-inch doll is the only item with a strict “limit one per customer” rule, and regularly resells for hundreds online.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has strict rules and a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding unruly passengers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Palestinians from the Israeli-occupied West Bank remain subject to strict Israeli restrictions based on age and permit quotas.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
He’s not necessarily strict, but he doesn’t tolerate “wasted time,” as he puts it.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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