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rigorously

[rig-er-uhs-lee] / ˈrɪg ər əs li /


ADVERB
difficultly
Synonyms




ADVERB
strictly
Synonyms


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Rigorously self-educated about the law and routinely targeted by guards, these inspiring subjects have stayed dedicated to nonviolent reform.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Rigorously looking at the differences in Covid-19’s toll and discovering the underlying causes is imperative to better understanding this disease — as well as other infectious diseases — and how to treat it.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

Rigorously focused on the facts of the past, the movie is also as timely as an alarm clock.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2020

Rigorously testing that idea has been difficult because of a shortage of data.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 9, 2015

Rigorously, however, even forward motion is not necessary.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst




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