1
as in condemnations
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Amazon puts significant restrictions on new product sales.—
Tom Wicky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
With many families managing dietary restrictions, this recall highlights the importance of double-checking ingredient lists—even for simple staples.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, the current version of the standard has limitations in addressing the requirements of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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These imperfections are a result of the limitations of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a planet-wide network of radio telescopes that acts like a single planet-wide observatory thanks to a technique known as very long baseline interferometry.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Strictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strictures. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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