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rigorous

[rig-er-uhs] / ˈrɪg ər əs /


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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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