put to the proof
Example Sentences
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These statements of intent will shortly be put to the proof.
From Forbes ● Oct. 15, 2013
Vanished on the instant you are put to the proof.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 by Various
I knew Jeannie would miss it," Lady Nottingham said, "but as she was equally certain she would not the thing had to be put to the proof.
From Daisy's Aunt by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
His judgment and feelings were soon put to the proof in this respect.
From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Washington Irving
Our spirit, however, was not put to the proof.
From Discipline by Mary Brunton
