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McOsker, who secured a second term, said incumbents have historically done well in L.A., but recent years have tested them to stay true to the needs of their communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the past decade, Lozano's group has tested numerous designs under different operating conditions and with a variety of ionic liquid fuels.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The U.S. and Iran engaged in multiple skirmishes that tested the ceasefire, though both countries limited the severity of their attacks and counterstrikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And he rejected the claim that diamonds cannot be smashed with a hammer: in recent times, every diamond tested had proved to be frangible.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton