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
His courage was not to be put to the proof.
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John
The various pieces having been thus severely put to the proof, they were spliced end to end, and the joints or splicings tested.
From Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by Fyfe, J. Hamilton
She did not want her dinner, and begged to see the pocket-book; begged it once—twice—and was about to beg it a third time, when I ventured to put to the proof her power of self-denial.
From Household Education by Martineau, Harriet
Our spirit, however, was not put to the proof.
From Discipline by Brunton, Mary
