stringent
Example Sentences
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Full national bank charters come with more stringent oversight and capital requirements than trust charters, particularly for any that must become bank holding companies under the Federal Reserve.
“Clear rules, even when stringent, can be understood and navigated. But unclear or constantly shifting expectations can be much harder to efficiently deal with.”
From Los Angeles Times
That case is focused on whether approval of Roundup by federal regulators can shield the firm from responsibility for more stringent state laws requiring warning labels.
From BBC
These improvements have helped Meta attract advertisers even as companies are being more stringent with their spending.
From Barron's
It isn’t clear what products would be covered by Made in Europe rules or how stringent they would be.
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