rigorous
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On Wednesday, plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Kessler will argue in a hearing that school-affiliated businesses such as multimedia rights holders or corporate sponsors, should not be subject to the CSC’s rigorous criteria for NIL deals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
His knowledge of the best strategies for various markets is encyclopedic, and it is backed by rigorous benchmark analysis.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A Lockheed spokeswoman said the company is working with the government and its suppliers to “eliminate bottlenecks and shorten lead times wherever possible, while still maintaining the rigorous performance and safety standards required.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
US authorities say their system needs to be rigorous due to the challenges they face in managing the huge flow of people that cross the country's borders.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The competition to lead the Review was ferocious every year, involving rigorous vetting and a vote by eighty student editors.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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