He threw himself into reconciliation as well as reconstruction, the ultimate test of his skills as chairman, leader, diplomat, negotiator and raconteur in several languages.
Safeway would reinforce Wal-Mart's growing presence in Britain seen as the ultimate test of its credibility as an international retailer, since it is faltering in Germany.
He sees Nadal as the ultimate test of that.
Then came "Cherokee," a tune once held as the ultimate test of mettle for jazz improvisers.
Lancaster has described the trip as "the ultimate test" for his squad.
In a way, this election can be seen as an ultimate test of how powerful political polarization is.
One moment he seems tickled by his restrictions, perhaps regarding them as the ultimate test of ingenuity.
The case was seen by lawyers as the ultimate test of whether the agreements were applicable in English law.
"The 260-mile Texas Water Safari," the engraving says, "known throughout the world as the ultimate test of endurance, strength and will".
"Aw, come on," Howard groans, but he purses his lips, clenches his torso and submits to what the tape describes as the ultimate test.
