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Recent Examples of acid test
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
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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
In our family, the acid test for a barbecue sauce is tasting it separately from the meat by mopping it up from the plate with a slice of Wonder Bread – a fine old Arthur Bryant’s tradition.
—Michael Alberty, oregonlive, 3 Aug. 2023
The Inside Story Of Papa John's Toxic Culture Market Trends Signal Blue Skies Ahead For Boeing Commercial Airplanes Legend ‘Big Daddy’ Gives Advice To Aspiring Drag Racers, More As for Chelsea, the encounter will prove an acid test.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
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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
In our family, the acid test for a barbecue sauce is tasting it separately from the meat by mopping it up from the plate with a slice of Wonder Bread – a fine old Arthur Bryant’s tradition.
—Michael Alberty, oregonlive, 3 Aug. 2023
The Inside Story Of Papa John's Toxic Culture Market Trends Signal Blue Skies Ahead For Boeing Commercial Airplanes Legend ‘Big Daddy’ Gives Advice To Aspiring Drag Racers, More As for Chelsea, the encounter will prove an acid test.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acid test
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They also will almost certainly be interpreted as a litmus test of President-elect Trump’s popularity and standing.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Think about tonight as a litmus test: The NFL’s best scoring defense trying to stop one of the hottest offenses.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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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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Alpert maintains that his litmus for music has remained the same throughout the decades.Gary Graff, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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This hide-and-seek dynamic becomes especially critical in the crucible of war, where a data breach can mean lost lives or even defeat.Ameesh Divatia, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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These digital poker rooms act as crucibles of cultural exchange, where each participant contributes unique tactical wisdom, enriching the collective gaming acumen.Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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Arizona Republic Cool weather and the holiday season may seem like the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire, but too many blazing yule logs can dirty the air and put some of your neighbors at risk.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fire was contained to the exterior of the building, and the burning product was found to be cooking oil leaking from a malfunctioning gasket.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Consider Zappos your one-stop shop for excellent deals on running shoes, cross trainers, and all kinds of boots.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Daughter Harper dressed as Madonna from the '80s, wearing black shorts, a black shirt, a chain around her waist, a cross earring and blonde hair.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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