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[rij-id] / ˈrɪdʒ ɪd /


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"Rigid and persistent symptoms, such as paranoid ideas or an internalized critical voice, may be stable but not very flexible prediction models," says Stänicke.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Rigid restocking demand is expected to provide support to prices, partially offsetting the impact of high shipments, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The World Health Organisation warns that, "Rigid gender norms also negatively affect people with diverse gender identities, who often face violence, stigma and discrimination as a result, including in healthcare settings."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

Rigid, I began climbing the rungs, slightly reassured by having Finny right behind me.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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