stringent
adjective
rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe.
stringently
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a word derived from
stringent.
Example Sentences
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Disability standards are stringent, and they’re applied stringently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
“If you live in a state where the government is deciding to regulate these more stringently, you are going to have more protection,” SoRelle said.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2025
While nowhere near his scintillating best, the former world number one showed flashes of the brilliance that has made him so loved, but not enough to stringently test Zverev.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
"It could be a gamechanger in primary health care settings to support clinicians in stringently diagnosing AOM and guiding treatment decisions."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
Theresa’s salary was barely enough; they were economizing less stringently than before, but still had to watch their expenses.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
