crucible

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I was socialized in the crucible of millennial progressivism.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

This weekend’s Grammys and next weekend’s Super Bowl — with a halftime performance from Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny — arrive at a crucible moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

December’s feasts and fêtes are a cook’s crucible, but by January, chances are your kitchen stamina has begun to sputter out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Some believe the territory's complex citizenship laws have inadvertently created a crucible of disenfranchised Haitian youngsters.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Ernest would find it very difficult to deal with an Oppenheimer who had acquired a supreme self-confidence in the crucible of war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik