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rigorous

[rig-er-uhs] / ˈrɪg ər əs /


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Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

UnitedHealthcare said it is conducting a rigorous and data-driven review of all pediatric prior authorization requirements in order to determine which services can be safely removed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“There have been rigorous studies all around the country: Money bail does absolutely nothing to protect the public at all,” said Salil Dudani, a senior attorney for Civil Rights Corps, a legal advocacy organization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Still, the Supreme Court majority fears that prisoners might use compassionate release to “evade the rigorous requirements of postconviction relief.”

From Slate • May 29, 2026

But a serious, rigorous, systematic search will come soon.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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