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
There was no question now of doubt, and they rushed off to Mr. Clark to tell them what they had seen, and demand that she be put to the proof.
From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)
Vanished on the instant you are put to the proof.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 by Various
No such question was asked, and his fortitude was not put to the proof, nor does it seem that after this Moore dabbled in rebellion.
From Thomas Moore by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius
It passed from the impossibles to the possibles—a possible under strict and distrustful observation, but a possible that should be put to the proof.
From Second String by Hope, Anthony
