rigor

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Godlove, a young chemist the publisher hired in 1931 to help bring scientific rigor to the slippery business of defining colors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

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

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy