We rigorously defended our decision to deport these individuals and are disappointed by the court's decisions.

The Argentines rigorously defended Full Back.

This meant not only rigorously defending the patents, but also using every trick in the book to get their life extended.

Sir Colin says BA will rigorously defend itself in court.

A Home Office spokesman said: "We rigorously defended our decision to deport this individual and are disappointed by the court's decision.

"Mr. Wyatt has violated no laws and will rigorously defend against these charges," the lawyer, Carl Parker, said in a statement.

I call on the Commission to state clearly that it will not tolerate such pressure and that it will rigorously defend the existing agreement.

I must say, Commissioner, that I am encouraged by what you have just said in this regard and I believe that you will rigorously defend our interests here.

I have always taken the view that Parliament must rigorously and ruthlessly defend its constitutional and legal rights.

Companies will rigorously defend their brand name, including prosecution of trademark infringement.