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

Alas! that it was so soon to be put to the proof.

From The Great White Army by Pemberton, Max, Sir

I knew Jeannie would miss it," Lady Nottingham said, "but as she was equally certain she would not the thing had to be put to the proof.

From Daisy's Aunt by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

The judgment and circumspection of Washington were never more severely put to the proof.

From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Irving, Washington

Now the man that had the second-sight was to be tried; it was now to be put to the proof if he could tell names or no?

From The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; by Defoe, Daniel