proving ground
noun
1
: a place for scientific experimentation or testing (as of vehicles or weapons)
2
: a place where something is developed or tried out
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The high school ages: Self-motivation drives success on travel teams
This is the proving ground.
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USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
In January of 2021, Shelby decamped to proving grounds at Kennedy Space Center for a redux, bringing ample recording devices and external groups to monitor.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
In January of 2021, Shelby decamped to proving grounds at Kennedy Space Center for a redux, bringing ample recording devices and external groups to monitor.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for proving ground
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“Proving ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proving%20ground. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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