severe test

Example Sentences

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Of course, a more severe test of the global economy’s durability will occur if the conflict persists and the strait stays closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“The first time I would see that is that if I had difficulty flying a helicopter — taking off and flying. It’s a severe test of your brain.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

He added: “This will be the most severe test of that system.”

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2021

Gallimore has been disruptive in the middle for an Oklahoma defense that has played better than last year, but will face its most severe test yet.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2019

The severe test applied have proven the Douglas fir to be without an equal in the making of masts and spars.

From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Denny, Emily Inez