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rigor

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /


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That revision was undertaken with analytical rigor: The process took two years, involved 35 agencies, incorporated extensive new and existing research, and elicited over 20,000 comments.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

“We stand behind both the rigor of our process and the resulting system,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Co-author Talal Aladaileh said that the project's evolution from a classroom exercise into a published paper reflects the rigor, depth, and quality of the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering program at Binghamton.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

“She is very hardworking, and she’s extremely committed to the projects she does. That commitment and that rigor is contagious.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

His career had been noteworthy only in its appalling rigor.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

It’s hard to put yourself in the flow of the rigors of all the great musicians that came before you and in your time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

One might also point to American consumers, who haven’t moderated their beef buying enough to subject the commodity to the rigors of supply-and-demand economics.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

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

It is one of the striking amenities at High Point, which prides itself on preparing students for the rigors of a career—and has also become a favorite of affluent families.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 21, 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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