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
He knew the temper of both nations; and already during his two years’ chaplaincy at Berwick, he had seen his scheme put to the proof.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
And I doubt not, my dearest madam, that these generous feelings will be put to the proof, for ...
From The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
I dare not ask you for confidences you hesitate to give, fair lady, for I am deeply conscious my worthiness to receive them has not been put to the proof.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
It passed from the impossibles to the possibles—a possible under strict and distrustful observation, but a possible that should be put to the proof.
From Second String by Hope, Anthony
