rigorous
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Getting to know a candidate, particularly via social media, isn’t necessarily part of a rigorous, fact finding mission.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Overindebted railroad builders and heavily mortgaged farmers demanded a less rigorous, more forgiving silver unit, and debate raged between the adherents of “soft” and “hard” money—between silver and gold, inflation and solidity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
These requirements are more than rigorous; they are nearly insurmountable.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
“But, Dr. Blackbridge, sir, I’ve had a breakthrough! I think. I mean, I won’t know for sure until we run a series of rigorous tests.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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