put to the question

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You are now to be put to the question by one who knows your treacherous heart.

From Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore by Lester, Pauline

Had they not been put to the question by the great council of Amphictyons?

From Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete by Irving, Washington

In filling blanks the largest sum and the longest time proposed shall be first put to the question.

From Robert's Rules of Order Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies by Robert, Henry M.

Twenty-four hours after the accused has been put to the question, he shall be asked if he persists in his declarations, and if he will ratify them.

From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio

Robert Kirk, on being put to the question, admits the fact, but says that it was his wife put them there to be near her hand.

From International Short Stories English by Various