as in ordeals
a test of faith, patience, or strength
soldiers who had withstood the crucible of war
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Noun
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The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Both women survived, but are still reeling from ordeals that have drawn national attention — in part, because they were captured on video and shared on social media.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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This is a major system that will cause numerous airport delays, traffic to come to a standstill in many cases, when traffic is moving, slick spots will be an issue, and a spike in energy bills and likely fires as people try to stay warm should be expected.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Two separate fires Monday left three people dead in Minnesota, authorities said.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, according to Sounwave, Lamar’s chief producer and longtime friend, GNX was in the works long before any gauntlets were thrown.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, according to Sounwave, Lamar’s chief producer and longtime friend, GNX was in the works long before any gauntlets were thrown.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
15 Dec. 2025
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At the recent Olympic trials, a faulty exchange led to Myers' disqualification in the 1500.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the incident is perhaps a metaphor for the 47-year-old’s career, which has been a series of trials from the jump.—
Eric Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Crucibles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucibles. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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