rigorous
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Even rigorous sterilization cannot eliminate every hardy organism.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Fed has said the task forces will “produce rigorous findings” for its policy committee to review, potentially by the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She added: "This recommendation is the result of rigorous, evidence-based decision making, striking a balance between the benefits to patients and the best use of limited NHS funding."
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"It is now finally ready to face a longer-term and more rigorous test," he told AFP, and will have to answer questions such as whether or not robots will soon be deployed in real-world scenarios.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
They’d both been brought up Christian, had gone to a rigorous Christian elementary school.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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