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litmus

noun

Definition of litmus

as in litmus test

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Recent Examples of litmus But if President Xi does make a move, whether by mounting a full-scale attack or using his military to blockade the island, the key question will be where such actions fall on the litmus scale. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2025 One of the best was the part about enjoying the season and not making playoff success your litmus for hockey fandom happiness. — Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Alpert maintains that his litmus for music has remained the same throughout the decades. — Gary Graff, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for litmus

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These two key races could act as a litmus test for the 2028 election cycle as the state of Georgia leans purple in recent elections.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Roughly a week and a half later, the company is expected to release its second quarter financials, a major litmus test of where the company is headed.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 July 2026

Definition of litmus test

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His new life was an intense crucible of monastic discipline, complex logic, and rote memorization.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Only time will tell how many new soccer fans were forged from the crucible of this World Cup, but the TV and streaming deliveries have never been higher.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of crucible

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Mercado opened the scoring in the 17th minute, slipping behind the Wave's back line before meeting Ainsley McCammon’s cross with a header for her third goal in three matches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
In the coming Supreme Court season, the issue will again be in the cross-hairs.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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In a later video, the passenger who filmed the ordeal then goes to guest services to explain the issue and express her concerns.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
The eruption unfolded in five phases over about 24 hours, a harrowing, cumulative ordeal for unsuspecting residents.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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