vigorous

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They compared overall physical activity levels with how much of that activity was vigorous, then tracked participants' risk of developing eight major diseases over time.

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

As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

He repeatedly told the public he was demanding a full and vigorous investigation of the Watergate break-in.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin