31.   Most countries vying for inclusion are struggling to meet the stringent budgetary requirements.

32.   Now, the Regents are considering a less stringent requirement that teachers pass performance reviews every five years.

33.   Now, they are in danger of deportation because of stringent new requirements of U.S. immigration law.

34.   Republicans said they would welcome Democratic amendments to establish more stringent requirements for welfare recipients to work.

35.   State air protection officials say that even more stringent requirements on automobiles and factories may be required to meet the new air quality standards.

36.   Such stringent requirements make a blizzard a truly rare event.

37.   The Environmental Protection Agency requires that the water be tested and treated in compliance with stringent requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

38.   The EPA regulation sets more stringent requirements for the contents of imported gasoline to ensure that it meets auto emission standards.

39.   The Germans, reluctant to open up their balance sheets to meet stringent reporting requirements, stayed away from the Big Board.

40.   The funds, which are treated as private equity placements, have stringent requirements for assets and income.