tested

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The controversial felony charges tested a legal theory that someone in a crowd of protesters could face heavy criminal liability, even if they weren’t directly accused of vandalism or other crimes reported during the demonstration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Comer-Schwartz said the Met had only seriously engaged with one potential supplier, Palantir, and had not adequately tested the market to establish whether the firm was the best or most economical provider.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Among all the amino acids tested, cysteine produced the strongest regenerative effect on both stem cells and progenitor cells, which eventually mature into adult intestinal cells.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a winner!"

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But she took a deep breath, then smoothed the front of her new uniform and tested pulling the hood up around her long twists.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton