stress test

Example Sentences

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March unfolded like a stress test for U.S. counterterrorism authorities.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Think of it as a stress test rather than a prediction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Burn-in is like a stress test of a component to detect problems.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“If the current stress test ends in two to three weeks, the economy should continue to grow, and so should corporate earnings,” reads a note from Yardeni Research published shortly after Trump’s speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In March 2004, his doctor suggested a stress test after Miele complained of shortness of breath.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times