litmus test
Example Sentences
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There are no political, religious or secularist orthodoxies or litmus tests.
Greek life, for example, is rife with cases of forced drug use — used by fraternity and sorority leaders as a litmus test for the dedication and loyalty of pledges.
From Salon
But the concern, Europeans say, is larger than Mr. Trump and extends to much of his Republican Party, which has made cutting support for Ukraine a litmus test of conservative credibility.
From New York Times
Locksley acknowledged Saturday’s game would be a litmus test for the Terrapins.
From Washington Times
“There is absolutely no litmus test, no promise.”
From Los Angeles Times
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