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proving ground

noun

  1. any place, context, or area for testing something, as a piece of scientific equipment, a theory, etc.



proving ground

noun

  1. a place or situation in which something new, such as equipment or a theory, can be tested

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proving ground1

First recorded in 1940–45
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The loft was also a short walk to CBGB, soon to become the proving ground of New York’s punk revolution and the Heads’ primary live performance venue at the start of their career.

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It’s also been a proving ground for drag queens not only in America, but all over the world.

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But he lacked a paper trail, or a history with the conservative Federalist Society or Ronald Reagan’s Department of Justice, which served as proving grounds for the rising generation of Republican lawyers.

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He is spiraling and sees these tariffs as the final proving ground of his total conquest of the GOP.

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Scout team reps for practice-squad players and reserves serve as a stepping stone, proving ground or even stage acting for Chargers players at all phases of their careers.

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