stringent
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In announcing its findings, the EPA cited federal lead standards only, and not California’s more stringent thresholds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"Crucially, the New York Times would face a far more stringent burden of proof in Israel than under the US standard, as a mere lack of malice is insufficient to avoid liability," he said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"With no cases or symptoms among them and our stringent monitoring and isolation measures, the risk to the public remains extremely low," she added.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
While never mentioning China by name, the ministers clearly took aim at Beijing and its stringent export controls on rare earths in their statement, after two days of meetings in France.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
In December, 184.9, most of the speeches made in Congress dealt 'with the need for a more stringent fugitive slave law.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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Vocabulary lists containing stringent
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