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rigid

[rij-id] / ˈrɪdʒ ɪd /


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They added that the coils are rigid and don’t sag over time like single-strand wires, “which helps reduce the risk of accidental wildlife entanglement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Those species often have more rigid dominance hierarchies and predictable succession systems.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Steel mills are actively maintaining production and rigid demand remains robust, providing solid support for iron ore prices, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

There are rigid rules and nuances when it comes to using a QCD, however, so attention to detail is a must.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The children stood behind their chairs going rigid when Mary Anne said, “Ten-hup.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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