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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) after being coddled by his former coach, the swimmer was shocked by the rigor of the new training program
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate said that she had heard that excuse a million times, but then she was never known for the rigor of her calculations
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Recent Examples of rigor Schreiner University remains committed to transparency, academic rigor, and serving the best interests of Schreiner students and Texans everywhere. —
Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 In reducing the complexity and rigor involved in securing traditional container images, proper DHI implementation may allow small businesses to operate with fewer resources. —Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 That’s building to withstand the rigors of an NFL season and also preparing for a future in which the quarterback is no longer on a rookie deal and the front line must be cheaper — but not without some incubation time in one of the league’s best offensive line development programs. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 What makes sociology uncomfortable for some is not a lack of rigor. —Carla Cox, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigor
Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 In reducing the complexity and rigor involved in securing traditional container images, proper DHI implementation may allow small businesses to operate with fewer resources. —Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 That’s building to withstand the rigors of an NFL season and also preparing for a future in which the quarterback is no longer on a rookie deal and the front line must be cheaper — but not without some incubation time in one of the league’s best offensive line development programs. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 What makes sociology uncomfortable for some is not a lack of rigor. —Carla Cox, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigor
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The causes of displacement are largely attributed to political conflict, corruption, violence and economic hardship, including widespread poverty.— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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In those situations, borrowers who can demonstrate hardship and propose a realistic settlement may be able to negotiate more favorable terms than expected.— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Lehr, Lunger's attorney, disputed the severity of the charges.— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Why High-Speed Rural Corridors Increase California Crash Severity Beyond urban centers, crash severity often increases in rural corridors where higher speeds are more common.— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The system maintained accuracy despite the carrier’s movement.— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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This project encountered several delays, and POSCO dropped it a few years ago due to difficulties in acquiring land, according to a Reuters report.— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.— Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors precision and accountability.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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The technology was produced using high-precision LIGA technology, with the flexible structures allowing for crisp and consistent chorographical functions and a reduction of complexity.— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Progress comes from steady, coordinated effort, not perfection.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits the studio to explore the craft and how a deep respect for history drives a passion for perfection.— Rachel Holt, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Rigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/rigor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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