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Recent Examples of acid test
The acid test is the twofold stake Washington has long articulated: that Afghanistan does not become a base for terrorism against the West, or a haven for destabilizing its neighbors.
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2011
The state now is trying to correct what went wrong, but the acid test will be how EDD performs when the next recession strikes.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Again, when she was done, the acid test: a flip of the switch and – voilà! – light.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2011
The state now is trying to correct what went wrong, but the acid test will be how EDD performs when the next recession strikes.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
Again, when she was done, the acid test: a flip of the switch and – voilà! – light.
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Jan. 2024
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
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The move was widely seen as part of efforts by Netflix to strengthen its power over traditional broadcasters and potentially a litmus test for similar international arrangements going forward.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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By Jonathan Beeby, managing director, SAP Concur Australia and New Zealand Business travel has become a litmus test for how organisations adapt to modern working norms, evolving employee expectations, and ongoing cost-control pressures.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And, of course, this is the first major litmus tense of the young and divisive Donald Trump presidency.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her litmus to make sure these moments were successful?—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The clergy group said the Black church, born in the crucible of oppression, must never mimic the very spirit of exclusion that once rejected its community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 July 2025
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The year 2025 is proving to be a crucible for most nonprofit organizations that were already operating on razor-thin margins.—
Sarah Evans,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Some even have private fire pits on the balcony—perfect for cool evenings, gazing at the stars.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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There are no questions about Bremner’s competitive fire, which was apparent throughout this season and especially in the second half.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The fire burned an area about 30 feet by 30 feet, including religious items such as Nativity scene, a cross and a Star of David.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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