crucible
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So, too, the name—marathon—for the crucible that would ultimately reach 26.2 miles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
I was socialized in the crucible of millennial progressivism.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
The plane seat is my crucible — and the most difficult part of every trip.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
This weekend’s Grammys and next weekend’s Super Bowl — with a halftime performance from Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny — arrive at a crucible moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
His method with me was in fact anti-associative, and he asked me to look at my life not just from a singular mode but through the crucible of a larger narrative.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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