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tests

  • present tense form of test (3rd person singular).

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"Playing South Africa at Ellis Park is one of the great Tests in world rugby and an opportunity we're excited to embrace," said head coach Steve Borthwick.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The series defeat by the Black Caps is England's first at home in a series of three Tests or more since 2012.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Revitalising a team that had won only one of its previous 17 Test, Stokes and McCullum encouraged attacking, fearless cricket and enjoyed immediate success; England won 10 of their first 11 Tests in charge.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

It means his international career will end on Monday after 15 years, 122 Tests, 114 one-day internationals and 43 T20s.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Tests on birds indicate that the epoxide that results from this change is more toxic than the original chemical, which in turn is four times as toxic as chlordane.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson