Sentence examples for be a serious test from inspiring English sources

"This will be a serious test, and we're all aware of that," he said.

That would be a serious test for the American-trained Iraqi military and police forces, which have not performed reliably in the past.

Democrats said they would to push for a first procedural vote on Monday, in what could be a serious test of Republican resolve.

This will be a serious test, for the international community as well as China, especially since the historic evolution of any nation is not always linear.

Norwich may not be the most fearsome opponents but this was set up to be a serious test for Spurs, being their first league match since the loss of Vertonghen to a knee ligament injury.

Young, charismatic and courageous, she would be a serious test for a man whose biggest weakness is that he was hand-picked by Mr Aznar as his successor and has never faced an internal challenge.

But this is a serious test for Ireland.

The 1999 Kosovo conflict was a serious test for NATO and divided people across Europe.

Not because it's a serious test of gaming reflexes – though it absolutely is – but because no matter how colossal the TV or how expensive the surround-sound setup, it doesn't feel sufficient to do this extraordinary game justice.

The crisis in Arequipa is a serious test of Mr. Toledo's government, which has been buffeted by protests from people frustrated with the administration's inability to relieve poverty.

The round course is a serious test after today's rain. 1 Colour Vision 6-1 2 OPollon Poll 5-1 3 SaddleRockock 9-2 Frankie Dettori and Godolphin have had a tough week to this point but they can celebrate Gold Cup victory after a tough performance by Colour Vision.