rigorous

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Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Brian Jabarian, a University of Chicago economist who conducted a rigorous independent evaluation of A.I. detectors, told me flatly, “This narrative that we shouldn’t use A.I. detection doesn’t seem to hold anymore.”

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Jennifer Levitz is the editor of National Affairs, a team that brings curiosity, rigorous reporting and engaging writing to the big subjects unfolding in cities and towns across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But that is fundamentally different from a rigorous, empirically-grounded conclusion about mass political behavior.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The more tests given—and the more students enrolled in rigorous courses—the higher the ranking a school achieves.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove