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Example Sentences

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It is opposed to cheese being labeled as Parmesan unless it is produced in the designated region in northern Italy, according to strict production standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The researchers found that noise places a strict practical limit on how deep a quantum circuit can be, meaning how many steps can be performed in sequence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The proposal also requires Iran to halt support for regional proxies and accept strict ballistic missile limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

With Spurs maintaining a strict wage budget, their recruitment must be smart and resourceful whatever division they are in, but it is also important it is in line with the coach's needs and wishes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Dad isn’t strict like your parents. We’ll just have a little talk and that’ll be that.”

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn