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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
While the park had hosted bluegrass, drum circles and ’60s-era acid tests, a concert had never happened there after the park’s 7p.m. curfew.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
While the park had hosted bluegrass, drum circles and ’60s-era acid tests, a concert had never happened there after the park’s 7p.m. curfew.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
Noun
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Madigan's trial is a litmus test for how politics is done in Illinois.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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What happens to Volkswagen workers here is a litmus test for Germany’s commitment to social values and its ability to retool for a leaner, more innovative future.—
Lenora Chu,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her litmus to make sure these moments were successful?—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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The program is a psychological crucible designed to challenge limits and rebuild your understanding of personal potential.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Rosanne Cash's perpetually inspirational creative process Developing her art in various arenas, in a crucible built in reverence of the past, present and future that perpetually surrounds her, allows for the influence of Joni Mitchell's songwriting to resonate against her father's iconic work.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 Dec. 2024
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The feature was added just days before the Palisades fire erupted.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Critics Choice Awards, which was initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of January, was postponed due to the Los Angeles fires.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The home side led at halftime, but a brilliant cross from Savinho was converted by Haaland – the forward’s 19th league goal of the season – to level the match in the 55th minute.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Morrell added a goal from a beautiful cross from Trinity Amaya.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Acid test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acid%20test. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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