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rigorously

[rig-er-uhs-lee] / ˈrɪg ər əs li /


ADVERB
difficultly
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ADVERB
strictly
Synonyms


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Rigorously self-educated about the law and routinely targeted by guards, these inspiring subjects have stayed dedicated to nonviolent reform.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Rigorously looking at the differences in Covid-19’s toll and discovering the underlying causes is imperative to better understanding this disease — as well as other infectious diseases — and how to treat it.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

Rigorously unsentimental in his attitude to the world around him, Mr. Frank deviated from form in 1950, taking what was arguably his most romantic picture.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2019

Rigorously testing that idea has been difficult because of a shortage of data.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 9, 2015

Rigorously and persistently Sir Isaac insisted they were hers, asked her counsel, demanded her appreciation, presented as it were his recurring bill for them.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)




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