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rigor

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /


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The film frames their lapses in rigor as the joys of being a teenager, rather than imperfections — or worse, weakness in the pursuit of glory.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

The industry as a whole isn’t applying enough rigor to what have become dangerous experiments, said Joshua Saxe, the chief technology officer with the AI security company Abundant Security.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

"This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane's design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team," said Stephanie Pope, president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The FAA clearance “validates the rigor of our airplane’s design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team,” Boeing said in a statement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Not to say that the job would be easy, or in need of any less rigor and sophistication than the previous research; simply that it could be done.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

The damp climate and the rigors of life on the march were tough for a man in his 60s who had long suffered from crippling gout and could often barely walk.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

The film is so committed to its rigors — the two-person cast, the glacial camera pivots, the moody lighting — that it teeters on the line of becoming monotonous.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

The German, who logic says should be eaten alive by the horrible rigors of his job at Ibrox, also looks like he's revelling in the gig.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2025

In other words, Mr. Gould writes, “young strivers who were willing to endure the rigors of urban decay.”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

He closed his eyes, in either the ecstasy of relief or the rigors of concentration.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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