Example Sentences

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Wars, as ever, are crucibles for rapid development—and adoption—of new tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Excavations and geophysical surveys in this area revealed crucibles, slag, and tin bronze artifacts.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025

She has survived her share of crucibles already at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

"Wales was one of the great crucibles of the Industrial Revolution, which was sweeping Europe and later the world," added Ms Protheroe-Jones.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

Dove went to the shelves where the crucibles for melting silver were kept.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes