vigorous
Example Sentences
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These devices captured detailed movement patterns, including short bursts of vigorous activity that people might not remember or report.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
“We are now in the process of gathering all the facts and look forward to presenting a vigorous defense on behalf of Mr. Keenan.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
The economy can still grow at a vigorous pace even if it’s not adding net jobs, analysts say, so long as businesses retain most employees and layoffs stay low.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
The plan sparked vigorous debate internally over the potential risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
In my mind, she’d been so vigorous, so staunch, that surely if death was to approach her, she would give it a good tongue-lashing and send it on its way.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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