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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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The speech is also a kind of litmus test for translators and adaptors, an opportunity for a politically progressive character to let rip not simply against general human hypocrisy but against the particular sins of a moment.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Support for moratoriums on data center construction has become a litmus test for some voters, progressive and otherwise.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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However tomorrow’s return means a great deal both to London Fashion Week—which is perennially dedicated to cheerleading the British capital as a key crucible of creativity—as well as to McQueen and McGirr.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Its grief is processual, a crucible that takes the shape its actors and characters mold of it while defying mere mortal charge.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2026

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The fast-acting aluminum sulfate formula works faster than traditional styptic pencils and every stick is single-use and disposable for maximum hygiene — no cross-contamination, ever.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and storing raw meat, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026

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The ordeal began when 56-year-old Hawkins placed a mattress against the door of the home to prevent the woman from leaving, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
The ordeal began Sunday after authorities said Spencer threatened people with a gun, rammed a sheriff’s patrol vehicle and fled into the forest.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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