litmus test

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There are no political, religious or secularist orthodoxies or litmus tests.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We believe the market is the best litmus test, so each business group company can pursue independent fundraising and IPOs as and when they are ready,” Xu said.

From Seattle Times

"The market is the best litmus test, and each business group and company can pursue independent fundraising and IPOs when they are ready," chief executive Daniel Zhang said in a letter to staff.

From BBC

In the midterm primaries, embracing his lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him became a litmus test for candidates seeking his backing.

From New York Times

The governor’s growing influence in state legislatures could serve as a litmus test for how widely DeSantis might appeal to a larger audience as he mulls a possible presidential run.

From Washington Post