The European framework is exacting but necessary.

Vivian is spoiled, exacting smart and ruthless.

Road conditions must meet the highest standards of maintenance.

Our country now abides by the most rigorous and exacting standards in the areas of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.

These proceedings should be transparent and meet internationally agreed standards.

Great figures don't meet high standards, but rather make their own.

New vehicle emission standards meet the most stringent equivalent European standards, and are higher than in the United States.

(c) The need for national practices to meet internationally agreed minimum standards

We don't always meet those standards, but that's what we're striving for.

Fourthly, we need to ensure that field operations meet high performance standards.

We don't always meet those standards, but that's what we're striving for.

No use of specific technologies is mandated to meet the standards, though available technology is considered when setting the standards.

There should be a comprehensive review of governance arrangements and proposals submitted to the General Assembly for consideration, on the basis of which carefully thought out remedies can be applied to meet the exacting standards of efficiency and ethical conduct we require in the operations of the United Nations.

A significant way to meet these stringent standards is in the construction of buildings that minimize environmental impacts, as well as the refurbishing of older buildings to meet carbon emission standards.

Unfortunately, what happened on this occasion did not meet the required high standards.

These high standards change frequently and are often difficult and costly to meet.

Because the colors you have ordered do not meet European standards, he replied.

Evidence used to justify the arrest of a person must meet all international standards.

All registered pesticides are reviewed every 15 years to ensure they meet the proper standards.

Countries cannot expect economic and other benefits from the Union unless they meet its political standards.

The diamonds meet the highest standards of colour (D to G) and clarity (IF to VVS.

They will have to meet certain standards of care in order to qualify for a licence.

Even though new standards would apply to suppliers from all exporting countries, compliance costs usually vary, meaning that those less equipped to meet higher standards could suffer.

1.2 of the households live in places that do not even meet the minimum standards of housing.

This has increased the possibility for the promotion of staff who otherwise meet the high qualification standards.

The Assembly established the post last December, after much deliberation, with an exacting job description.

The 2004 referendum that had allowed the President to seek a third term did not meet international standards.

The franchisee sells goods or services that meet the franchisor's quality standards and operates under the franchisor's trademarks.

It proved to be the most exacting of all of the stages of their long test.

11. Promote national and international research and development and encourage the application of security technologies that meet international standards.

The project also assisted the hospital to develop a strategic action plan so that it could meet minimum standards.

As for aviation security, New Zealand planned to meet the new International Civil Aviation Organization standards on baggage screening.

Seek help with patience and prayer this is indeed an exacting discipline , but not to the humble ,

Experimental, exacting, rank oriented you inject testosterone into a monkey and they'll begin to fight for rank.

Smart Card technologies will meet international security standards in order to prevent fraud and duplication by the use of cutting edge technologies which are certified by the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

prompt repatriation of those UNMOs who do not meet the established standards, with expenses to be paid by their countries

There are many Financial Intelligence Units that meet agreed international standards, but an example of best practice is given below.

16. Training should remain a national responsibility but structured to meet individual and unit standards set by the United Nations.

The common text is based essentially on standards promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Committee but also takes account of standards developed by professional bodies concerned with accounting in the public sector and practices developed to meet the specific needs of the system.

The common text is based essentially on standards promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Committee but also takes account of standards developed by professional bodies concerned with accounting in the public sector and practices developed to meet the specific needs of the system.

As with BP, the hole does get plugged, at least temporarily, but not before exacting a tremendous price.

The Egyptian revolution now faces the exacting task that confronts all successful revolutions how to define the future.

As with BP, the hole does get plugged, at least temporarily, but not before exacting a tremendous price.

Finally, my delegation wishes to draw attention to the need to meet the remaining priority standards goals in the economic area.

(j) In addition to IDB, organizations involved with capital projects should ensure that they meet acceptable hazard resistance and environmental standards