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litmus test

NOUN
test with single indicator
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Jackson didn’t get a chance for revenge after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in May, making the Sparks’ 102-87 win at Crypto.com Arena not a true litmus test.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The round-of-16 game at Lumen Field was the ultimate litmus test for U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Playing in Friday's Chatrier day session against exciting Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, with temperatures set to reach 34C, will be a litmus test.

From BBC May 28, 2026

They also provide a valuable litmus test for contemporary romance.

From Salon Mar. 19, 2026

If unity is indeed the litmus test of human progress, neither history nor Heaven will readily forgive those who choose deliberately to raise their hands against it.

From One Common Faith by Baha'i International Community




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