rigorous

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"I have never seen such a rigorous review process," Lutz said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In Canada gun ownership is regulated by laws that require would-be gun owners to obtain a licence by passing a safety course and rigorous background checks before they can purchase a firearm.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The justices sent the case back to the lower courts with instructions to apply more rigorous scrutiny to the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Managers with experienced investment teams, rigorous underwriting standards and strong risk controls are structurally better positioned to navigate periods of stress.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She didn’t understand that there weren’t moments in our language—the rigorous, regimental one of family and servants—when the woman’s name could have naturally come out.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee