rigor
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French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, however, described Turk as "a voice of conscience" who had demonstrated "rigor and impartiality" during his first term.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Suwa nevertheless instilled in the fledgling ballerina a discipline and rigor that would carry Morishita through her career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Seren White, who worked on the design of the new curved armour, said the plates had "been tested with the highest level of rigor".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
This approach can produce reliable conclusions more quickly than a conventional trial while maintaining scientific rigor.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The rigor of the mourning for Remedios had been relegated to the background by the mortifications of the war, Aureliano's absence, Arcadio’s brutality, and the expulsion of José Arcadio and Rebeca.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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The damp climate and the rigors of life on the march were tough for a man in his 60s who had long suffered from crippling gout and could often barely walk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
But the rigors of touring, especially with travel the way it is ...
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
The German, who logic says should be eaten alive by the horrible rigors of his job at Ibrox, also looks like he's revelling in the gig.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
Amos is frank about maturing in the music industry, specifically when it comes to the rigors and shrinking opportunities for women that come with age.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2025
Cora dozed again, the rigors of their flight still exacting their toll.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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