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vigorous

[vig-er-uhs] / ˈvɪg ər əs /


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"Americans historically have wanted masculine presidents, vigorous presidents," said Dr Matt Dallek, a political historian at George Washington University.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It calls for at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, plus at least two sessions of strengthening exercises such as weightlifting.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

In many communities, the result has been a vigorous and vocal backlash, including in California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Roosevelt once invited Lawrence Murray, a Commerce and Labor Department aide, on one of his vigorous walk-and-runs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Under the leadership of a vigorous new tlatoani, Cuitlahuac, the Indians forced the invaders into narrow alleys where horses were of little advantage.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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