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Recent Examples of litmus
Alpert maintains that his litmus for music has remained the same throughout the decades.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Looking into next year, Fallout will be an early litmus.
—Will Bedingfield, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2023
The 2023 roster will feature two players who could represent litmus tests for how aggressively the Sox will approach such extensions: righthander Brayan Bello and first baseman Triston Casas.
—Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Jan. 2023
As 2023 is set to begin, the MAGA movement remains formidable if splintered in terms of its goals and its litmus tests.
—Byrick Klein, Averi Harper, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2022
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Looking into next year, Fallout will be an early litmus.
—Will Bedingfield, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2023
The 2023 roster will feature two players who could represent litmus tests for how aggressively the Sox will approach such extensions: righthander Brayan Bello and first baseman Triston Casas.
—Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Jan. 2023
As 2023 is set to begin, the MAGA movement remains formidable if splintered in terms of its goals and its litmus tests.
—Byrick Klein, Averi Harper, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litmus
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Toronto’s proposed urban project, Sidewalk, haunts both the city and the developers, and is a litmus test for cognitive technology use, as issues surrounding privacy and data contributed greatly to its abandonment.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Biden's cognitive decline has become the defining litmus test for Democrats now jockeying to inherit a party still reeling from Trump's return to the White House.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Every lesson learned in the crucible of motocross will refine future production motorcycles and, crucially, expand the vibrant community of Ducatisti, inviting new enthusiasts.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Right now, school officials are also in a crucible of sorts, under new scrutiny as Trump administration orders impact the United States Military Academy.—
Brianna Keilar,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The 23-year-old chopped past his opponent before whipping in a right-footed cross in the direction of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Kourtney accessorized the look with two cross necklaces and a pair of black-rimmed spectacles, while also showing off her engagement ring and wedding band.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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This is the real acid test for these insurance companies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Liverpool passed acid tests in Milan and Manchester, and are perfect from six Champions League games, only conceding once.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Litmus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litmus. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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