Sentence examples for posed a test from inspiring English sources

The program posed a test for the immigration agency, known as U.S.C.I.S., which has not been known for brisk efficiency.

Despite an 86-67 Miami victory over Chicago in late February, the gritty, defensive-minded Bulls posed a test for the Heat.

Since last winter's more isolated cases of swine flu, the expectation that the virus would return with a vengeance in this flu season had posed a test of the Obama administration's preparedness.

Still, the attacks posed a test for the authorities in the Philippines and in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, as they confront like-minded extremists who support the creation of an Islamic state in Southeast Asia.

They have quickly established a tradition of making life hard for themselves in their opening three games, though, and when Featherstone scored twice in three minutes to set up a grandstand finish, it posed a test of Leigh's promotion credentials which they again managed to pass when it mattered.

It posed a test for the EU's single-market rules and triggered an angry response from the Eastern European countries that would be hurt the most by the measure.

Its contents, though innocuous, pose a test of Montgomerie's leadership.

Venezuela's turmoil poses a test of the region's political maturity.

The lingering investigations will pose a test for Senator Jeff Sessions, Republican of Alabama, who has been nominated for attorney general.

Now, two decades after the shooting for which Mr. Graham was condemned, this case poses a test of moral leadership for Gov. George W. Bush.

Kunduz will also pose a test of the Pentagon's hopes of minimizing Northern Alliance retribution and enticing southern Pashtuns to America's side.