trying time

And in a way, Stephanie is glad they had such a trying time.

Kind words are few for me now when I am in need and going through the most terrible and trying time of a lifetime.

They all came to see me last week to say good-bye; and we had quite a trying time, the children are so affectionate.

There was another great misfortune also which at this trying time hung over England.

Nevertheless, the minister who depended on whales cast up must have had a trying time of it.

It was indeed a trying time, a time for such a man as Bouquet to show himself.