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rigor

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /


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Here, she turns that same archival rigor inward on her own family’s immigrant story, as unsparing as it is tender.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

This shift has sparked some controversy: Doctors’ groups say there is danger in deploying people who don’t undergo the rigor of medical school and residency to do unsupervised doctor-level work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“After several years of increased innovation and tighter financial rigor, efforts are manifesting in a materially healthier financial profile and growth trajectory,” Altmann wrote in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

AP courses are designed to have the same rigor as a college class and are usually accepted for credit or placement when high-school students get to college.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“I hope it’s soon, sugah. Matt is undergoing rigor mortis,” Lillian cautioned.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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