decisive test

The hearing in Judge Corley’s courtroom could be a decisive test for the F.T.C.

The spring counteroffensive — intended to take back a large chunk of territory occupied by Russia — could prove a decisive test.

Legal scholars say the efforts amount to a decisive test of the criminal justice system.

Now the administration is facing a potentially decisive test of whether Mr. Biden’s rhetoric will be translated into meaningful action.

“It’s a dress rehearsal, a decisive test of strength before the elections to the State Duma,” Volkov said.