rigorous
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“Our Land” is the work of a director whose attention is rigorous, whose care is genuine, but who is also conscious of her outsider’s perspective.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Before heading to space, MK1 underwent rigorous testing inside Chamber A at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Barclays predicts that by 2027, quantum systems will finally prove their superiority over classical computers in real-world applications—assuming those results withstand rigorous technical scrutiny.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The airlines emphasized Spirit’s dire financial straits, but the judge found that that distress didn’t meet a rigorous “failing firm” threshold that would’ve triggered friendlier antitrust treatment.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Perform an energetic rhythm on a drum to engage children to move or prepare for a more rigorous physical transition.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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