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
Speidel-R�ttmann's strength is now to be put to the proof.
From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. by Auerbach, Berthold
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
Until the date he was so good as to refer to, it shall be put to the proof no more.”
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
When was your voice heard in the Forum? when has your counsel been put to the proof? when did you do any service either in peace or war?
From The Life of Cicero Volume II. by Trollope, Anthony
