stringent
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Germany wanted less stringent carbon emission targets for carmakers and a broad interpretation of "made in Europe" to include key non-EU trade partners.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The guidelines are generally more stringent, and there is a stronger expectation that people who can work should do so.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
“We will not compromise on these stringent safety protocols, as delivering a system that safely, dependably and durably serves Los Angeles and our upcoming global events is our primary focus.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
In 2024, after three years of minimal rainfall, the north-eastern region of Catalonia temporarily introduced stringent restrictions on water use, including a 25% reduction for industry and an 80% reduction for crop farming.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Somewhere behind the locked door in my mind, I heard the echo of Erna Kleist’s stringent voice: Not that one.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
Vocabulary lists containing stringent
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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Vocabulary from the Third and Final Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016
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