put to the question

Example Sentences

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Partly for humanitarian reasons, Snarbi could not help being what he was, but mostly because he had no particular desire to be put to the question.

From The Ethical Engineer by Harrison, Harry

And be this one of the morals of my tedious discussion—'Let the little rogues who would not be put to the question, as I may call it, choose accordingly.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Richardson, Samuel

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

The goat having performed his simple tricks in the presence of the court, and Esmeralda still refusing to admit her guilt, the president ordered her to be put to the question.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur

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.