proving ground

Example Sentences

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The IPL, critics argued, was a domestic proving ground - impressive, but not definitive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

With millions now flowing through endorsement deals and revenue-sharing with colleges, more families see high school as a high-stakes proving ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

For now, what's on the court for Baylor is a young man with a wealth of international experience and a chance to make a splash in a prime proving ground for NBA talent.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

But, the thinking went, there is a perfect proving ground conveniently circling the Earth, never more than about three days’ travel time away.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

One proving ground only opened onto the next.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama