Sentence examples for been a trial for from inspiring English sources

The ensuing year, scarred by Mirebrahimi's imprisonment, had been a trial for her.

Rubbing his temples, Kemkers said the last few days had been a trial for him.

Their waywardness has always been a trial for directors general, but recently things seem to have got worse.

For generations, these winter winds have been a trial for the crofting and fishing communities which are strung along the coastline.

EVER since the Liberal Democrats adopted their policy of "constructive opposition" to New Labour, prime minister's questions in the House of Commons have been a trial for Paddy Ashdown.

The experience of sitting for it had been a trial for the self-conscious Charlotte, who had collapsed into mortified tears when asked by the artist to remove something odd from the top of her head (he thought it was possibly a bit off the inside of her hat, but it may have been, even more embarrassingly, an unsuccessful hairpiece).

The triennale is a trial for any spectator.

Peter's Square, was a trial for some.

Until there is a trial for George Zimmerman, the whole justice system is on trial.

Local elections next March will be a trial for the party.

Christmas can be a trial for many of us, but at least you tried.