Sentence examples for maintain strict from inspiring English sources

China's rulers forbid opposition parties and maintain strict control over all media.

After their initial attack on the water supplies, however, they vowed to maintain strict rations.

Some towns maintain strict rules on occupancy and require permits for short-term rentals.

"Authorities maintain strict controls on freedom of assembly and religion," it said.

Bankers insist that they maintain strict Chinese walls to avoid conflicts of interest.

"We don't require the people running our own elections to maintain strict independence from powerful financial or partisan interests".

The rich are notoriously private and quick to punish advisers who do not maintain strict confidentiality about them.

The building's owners have promised to maintain strict standards on how the new lights will be used.

But Israel, which has blockaded Gaza since Hamas took over, is determined to maintain strict inspections in any circumstance.

"In 2013, we will maintain strict discipline in terms of capacity management, investments and costs," Mr. Spinetta said.

Emulating their Soviet mentors, the North Koreans maintain strict secrecy over the camps, apparently trying to minimize foreign condemnation and internal unrest.