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testing

  • present participle of test.
  • a word derived from test.

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It's hot and bright beneath the high intensity lights in a cavernous crash and safety testing laboratory, hidden away in a business park outside Newbury.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Lilly is listed as a collaborator on a study at Johns Hopkins University testing whether tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Mounjaro, can reduce binge-eating episodes in adults with obesity and binge-eating disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Asked for a revised timetable, an LAX spokesperson gave no dates, saying only that the airport is focused on “exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles” to ensure safety and dependability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

"Missile testing doesn't augur much for respect and trust," he told the ABC.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

“I’m kind of like a social coordinator now,” the boy replied, testing out the title.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman