stress test

Example Sentences

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"Like many other institutions, the Fed has been undergoing a stress test," he said as he accepted an award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The stress test assumed crude-oil prices would remain at $100 a barrel for a three-year period, fueling inflation and an increase in interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The implication of the research is this: If you’re planning to retire at 65 or 67, it may be time to go back to the drawing board and stress test your plan.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

At best, they should be viewed as a stress test that our justice system has only partially passed.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

When he insisted she have a stress test first, a receptionist gave her the first available appointment— seven weeks away.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times