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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Russia's drone incursion into Poland now poses an acid test for NATO and the European Union.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
While Google’s wildly popular TV analogue has hosted the out-of-market Sunday Ticket package since 2023, Friday’s AFC West clash will be an acid test.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The 2025 season could very well be an acid test of sorts for Purdy.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
But the acid test will only come on upcoming flights, beginning Sunday with the vehicle's tenth test flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
While Google’s wildly popular TV analogue has hosted the out-of-market Sunday Ticket package since 2023, Friday’s AFC West clash will be an acid test.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The 2025 season could very well be an acid test of sorts for Purdy.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
But the acid test will only come on upcoming flights, beginning Sunday with the vehicle's tenth test flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
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The bills face broad industry opposition, and their movement through the California Capitol will likely be seen as a litmus test for whether states can reign in AI companies.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Inter Miami provides the best challenge and litmus test yet.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the wrong hands, connections like that can lead to cronyism and profiteering — and there were times when Gray’s relationships came under fire.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The cause of the plane’s malfunctions is, duh, random sparks from annoying Dan’s charger starting a fire in cargo.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Romond grew up riding horses and ran cross country and track for her high school team in Colchester, Vt.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trinity Rodman whipped in a cross that found Leicy Santos, who guided it home.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the crucible was also fundamental.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Parker’s gigs at ETA became a crucible for younger players.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Acid test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acid%20test. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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