How to Use spot test in a Sentence

spot test

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  • Ohio State will have its top spot tested this week when Oklahoma comes to town.
    — Ryan Ginn, ajc, 3 Sep. 2017
  • To make sure your cleaning products and method are a match with the material, spot test them first.
    — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 2 Jan. 2018
  • The official test for cold urticaria, as with many other allergies, is a spot test on the skin.
    — Leah Froats, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Before you rub something all over your face, Dr. Patel advises doing a spot test on the back of your hand or your arm.
    — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 20 Oct. 2017
  • When in doubt, spot test an inconspicuous area first to ensure the spray won't damage the surface.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • One reason broad screening hasn't yet occurred: questions about whether the blood spot test can reliably pick up CMV.
    — Editorial Board, Star Tribune, 15 July 2021
  • No matter the finish, always spot test your walls first to be sure they won’t be damaged by water or the cleaning solution.
    — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 16 Jan. 2020
  • The on-the-spot test is in addition to the requirement of proof of a negative coronavirus test a maximum of 72 hours before arrival.
    — Elena Becatoros, Star Tribune, 19 Nov. 2020
  • There’s a chance that these three might be too irritating for sensitive eczema-prone skin, so be sure to do a spot test before applying to a large area, Dr. Chheda says.
    — Mara Santilli, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022
  • If any stains remain, sponge the surface with a cloth moistened in 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 1 cup warm water — but do a spot test on a hidden area first to make sure the fabric won't get damaged.
    — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2019
  • Before ever using a carpet cleaner, perform a spot test to ensure the chemicals won’t affect the dyes.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Antigen: a quick, on-the-spot test that’s less sensitive than PCR but good at identifying people who are most likely to infect others.
    — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 16 Nov. 2020
  • The teams then re-enter the chamber to inspect the masks and conduct spot tests for harmful levels of residual hydrogen peroxide.
    — Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
  • That’s the official line from Facebook after the company was spotted testing the new feature on some people’s accounts on Thursday.
    — David Meyer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2018
  • In March, the city of West Palm Beach fired its deputy chief of information technology after testing positive for marijuana during a spot test.
    — Alyssa Feliciano and April Rubin, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Note that bleach may cause discoloration on certain fabrics, so spot test an inconspicuous place before using.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2020
  • As with any skin-care product, dermatologists like Dr. Chang recommend performing a spot test before going all-in.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021
  • The label directions are also checked for clarity and for inclusion of safety precautions, spot test recommendations and first aid instructions.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • No reliable on-the-spot test for marijuana intoxication exists.
    — Ethan Siegel and Alex Berezow, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2017
  • Everyone's skin responds differently to products and stressors, so go slow and spot test any new, potentially irritating ingredients.
    — Medea Giordano, Wired, 23 Aug. 2020

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