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

The Col du Tourmalet, where the leaders met, has mythical status in the Tour de France; its steep and winding ascent is a severe test.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

The Hai river basin, where five rivers converge in northern China, is going through a "flood evolution process" and flood-control engineering systems are experiencing the "most severe test" since inundations in 1996, state media reported.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

No sooner had he entered on his new duties than his great capacity for arduous work was put to a severe test.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various