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rigorous

[rig-er-uhs] / ˈrɪg ər əs /


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But that is fundamentally different from a rigorous, empirically-grounded conclusion about mass political behavior.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Its corporate communications “was an early adopter and leverages the technology in a number of areas including copy-editing and proofreading, complementing rigorous team member reviews.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The crew members paused their rigorous scientific observations for just three or four minutes to let the surreal feeling settle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There is less incentive to fight for an A in a notoriously rigorous course, says freshman Kay Hwang, when students can just take an easier alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I wanted a three-quarter-ton pick-up truck, capable of going anywhere under possibly rigorous conditions, and on this truck I wanted a little house built like the cabin of a small boat.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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