rigor

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He guided the bureau through the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, shifting focus toward counterterrorism while maintaining its investigative rigor.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The inquest was told rigor mortis - the stiffening of the body after death - had set in.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

As Americans became heavier and increasingly worried about weight, it became the standard — without any scientific rigor to back it up.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"Objective measurement gives us an opportunity to increase scientific rigor in an area that's been difficult to study," said Hall, the study's senior author.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Second, when states and school districts adopt the standards, they are taking a stand for rigor, informed by a clear intent.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin