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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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Here’s another warning for Springfield: The growing public dismay over power bills should be a sign to policymakers that now is not the time for litmus tests and winning plaudits from activists.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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And finally, the ultimate litmus test: get in the water.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
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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This is where true leadership begins, not in the echo chamber, but in the crucible of disagreement.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Her comic style, forged in the crucible of multilevel-marketing jewelry parties, has been refined by all-female audiences.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
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The January fires were devastating, and the road to recovery is long for so many.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, about 3 a.m. and about 30 minutes after fire crews initially cleared the scene, firefighters were called back because the fire rekindled.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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