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rigorous

[rig-er-uhs] / ˈrɪg ər əs /


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Before heading to space, MK1 underwent rigorous testing inside Chamber A at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Barclays predicts that by 2027, quantum systems will finally prove their superiority over classical computers in real-world applications—assuming those results withstand rigorous technical scrutiny.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

They demand rigorous proof of safety and efficacy; they don’t require clairvoyance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The agency first approved mifepristone in 2000, after evaluation of rigorous studies demonstrating its effectiveness and safety.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He didn’t take into consideration the rigorous curriculum at my prep school.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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