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[ruhg-id] / ˈrʌg ɪd /






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On May 28, GoPro announced that its new Mission 1 line of products was available, describing the series as "the world's smallest, lightest, and most rugged 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The image was taken using Psyche's multispectral imager instrument and highlights the rugged ancient terrain of the Red Planet.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Fire crews did appear to turn a corner in their challenging battle on remote and rugged terrain on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Still, it wasn’t hard to look at that long, lean body and wonder if it was rugged enough for the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I follow the rise of a rugged, green landscape, dotted with houses and buildings that look so tiny from here, they’re almost unnoticeable.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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