proving ground

Example Sentences

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The war is a “proving ground,” they say, that gives China a chance to learn from successes and failures on both sides.

From New York Times

In this case, it is New York serving as the proving ground to establish the accountability of a man who succeeded in becoming president, in considerable measure, by covering up his past.

From Washington Post

With war no longer entirely a hypothetical, neoconservatives portrayed Iraq as a proving ground for their larger mission.

From New York Times

Few places would seem like a tougher proving ground for keeping the faith than working in a restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re using college as a minor league proving ground,” Baker said.

From Los Angeles Times