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vigorous

[vig-er-uhs] / ˈvɪg ər əs /


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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

“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

The company’s plan has sparked vigorous debate internally over the potential risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

But inaction went poorly with her vigorous personality and one morning to everyone’s surprise she appeared for breakfast in the dining room precisely at 8:10, with the announcement that doctors were often wrong.

From Literature