crucible
Example Sentences
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Wars, as ever, are crucibles for rapid development—and adoption—of new tech.
There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times
The plane seat is my crucible — and the most difficult part of every trip.
From Los Angeles Times
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
He took off his shoes, lined them up neatly with the rest, and stepped into the crucible of light that joined the hallway with the dining and living rooms.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
