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crucible

[kroo-suh-buhl] / ˈkru sə bəl /


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He studied at a Catholic university in Budapest that was a crucible for conservative ideas that Magyar embraced as a young man, according to a former classmate of his, Miklos Nattán.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I was socialized in the crucible of millennial progressivism.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 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

On the backstretch of Vancouver Race Course in the summer of 1927, a friendship was forged in the crucible of the racetrack and adolescence.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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