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
“Constructive engagement with sponsors while maintaining scientific rigor would be a welcome respite,” Leerink Partners analyst Joseph Schwartz told investors on Sunday.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
Combating antisemitism is a moral imperative that demands rigor and honesty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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
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