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rigor

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /


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“After several years of increased innovation and tighter financial rigor, efforts are manifesting in a materially healthier financial profile and growth trajectory,” Altmann wrote in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Ms. Lemann was commissioned by Vanity Fair to report on the trial but her piece never ran in the magazine due to its amusing lack of journalistic rigor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But like a world-class athlete accustomed to extreme rigor, he seemed unfazed by the expenditure of energy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

AP courses are designed to have the same rigor as a college class and are usually accepted for credit or placement when high-school students get to college.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Once removed from its pore, the hair immediately stiffened in rapid rigor mortis.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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