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

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

Europe’s financial services sector is buffered by structural risk aversion and stringent capital frameworks like Solvency II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

HUD’s “One Strike Guide” calls on housing agencies to “take full advantage of their authority to use stringent screening and eviction procedures.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander