rigorous
/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adjective C1- Showing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough. · a rigorous officer of justice· a rigorous execution of law
- Severe; intense. · a rigorous winter
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But bear in mind, that should there fall in your way anyone guilty of conspiring against the government, you will be so much the more bound to visit the offence with rigorous punishment, as it is known you belong to a suspected family.”
Bannister incorporated his deep understanding of human anatomy into a rigorous training regimen, maximizing his efficiency on the track.
Despite their rigorous research, the team ultimately had to make educated guesses regarding the precise dimensions and the interior layout.
Despite its widespread popularity among citizens, Singlish has long been the subject of a rigorous and passionate debate.
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