stricter

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“Condo buyers tend to be more rate sensitive and are also dealing with rising HOA fees, insurance costs and stricter financing conditions,” Barber said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

California’s gasoline prices have long run above the national average, explained in part by higher state taxes and stricter environmental rules.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

According to Saul Fonseca, head of cruise at SmartFlyer, a full-service luxury travel agency, cruise operators are often held to stricter reporting and inspection standards than other segments of the travel industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

But Ukraine's parliament is now considering a bill that would introduce stricter oversight of the surrogacy industry and effectively ban access to foreigners, who make up 95% of the intended parents.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He’d led an overhaul of state campaign finance laws that ushered in stricter ethics rules for elected officials.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama