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rigorous

[rig-er-uhs] / ˈrɪg ər əs /


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Despite his rigorous attention to his health, Johnson revealed earlier this month that he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

While refusing to give details, a VW spokesman said the group needed to "improve its competitiveness" and apply "even more rigorous cost and investment discipline".

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

“Read the proposed rule. We require a rigorous, objective, thorough and analytical fiduciary process that must be documented.”

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

The therapy remains controversial among mainstream oncologists, in part because there are few rigorous clinical studies evaluating its efficacy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Everything speaks of a hasty departure or a rigorous search or both.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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