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Recent Examples of acid test
The state now is trying to correct what went wrong, but the acid test will be how EDD performs when the next recession strikes.
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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
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.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2011
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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
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.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
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This week's meeting is the first major gathering of Martin's tenure -- and an early litmus test of his popularity and trust in his leadership, as his first few months have been mired in growing pains.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The $4 trillion chipmaker’s quarterly financials have become a litmus test for the AI boom—and, by extension, for the whole stock market.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 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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In 2020, the pandemic helped turn Saulnier’s latest film, Rebel Ridge, into a five-year crucible, while Blair started to assemble his reboot of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 cult hit, The Toxic Avenger.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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But pressure can also be a crucible.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Authorities believe the fire originated from lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Haggard said fire rescue treated Kehl, who had been acting erratically.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The report looked at 14 routes in the UK, of which ten were cross border — and nine of those routes were more expensive to take the train than fly nearly all of the time.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The pedestal table is mounted independently from the driver's sidewall, so users can enter and exit from either side of the van, or slide both doors open and enjoy fresh cross breezes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Acid test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acid%20test. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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