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
Though criticized by crypto advocates for being overly stringent and driving businesses out of the state, it established the country’s first state-level framework for crypto regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Counter-terror police said they remained under investigation and their release was "subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
Regulations were stringent, and his data never was obtained from a reliable source, but always were obtained.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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