put to the test
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It was another thing never put to the test.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Starting in the spring of 2020, that technology was put to the test.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
That pledge will be put to the test in Wednesday's address in parliament which Downing Street said will unveil an "ambitious programme" to make Britain a "stronger, fairer" country.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
The company’s $320 million IPO came as investors look to capitalize on surging defense sector demand amid conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, where Aevex systems were put to the test.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
I was glad not to be put to the test.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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