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vigorous

[vig-er-uhs] / ˈvɪg ər əs /


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According to the researchers, moderate to vigorous activity involves breathing harder than usual while still being able to carry on a conversation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is in the fight of her political life, facing a vigorous challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a savvy campaigner who was until recently a close ally.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

If Xi lands and looks vigorous, the speculation deflates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

His vigorous celebrations of Tommy Freeman's 76th-minute try, which appeared to have clinched the win for the visitors, will have further endeared him to the locals.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Despite my vigorous protestations, the joke is repeated twice during the breakfast service.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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