rigorous

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By identifying which universals truly stand up to rigorous testing, the study helps narrow the focus for future research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 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

More than half these plans have been sued in the past 15 years, even though they follow rigorous fiduciary best practices with the advice of industry experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

He said I’d been educated according to a rigorous program designed by my mother, who’d made sure I met all the requirements to graduate.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover