Sentence examples for proceedings trying from inspiring English sources

You'd think their lies sprang from the mouth of some vindictive ex-wife as she stonewalls divorce proceedings, trying not to get dumped for Sheryl Crow.

The union in turn agreed to drop seven legal challenges, including a lawsuit seeking to prevent the city from reducing the staffing, and administrative and labor proceedings trying to force the city to restore the six fire companies.

As Jonathan dug deeper into the historical context of their assault, Matt focused more intently on the investigation and every aspect of the legal proceedings, trying to resurrect the fading hope that there would be justice at the end of this ordeal.

In his address opening the year's legislative session, Mr. Silver said, "Last year we traveled some rough roads together," and he promised to pursue changes sought by some Assembly members, like televising legislative proceedings and trying to overhaul the state's drug laws.

He spoke a bit testily of Mr. Graham and Mr. Sanford; he said Mr. Graham, who became famous for his role in last year's impeachment proceedings, is trying out for a United States Senate run, a notion Mr. Graham does not exactly deny.

Still awaiting a long-term contract after the Nets picked up the option year on his interim deal, Frank has played the good soldier, silently watching the proceedings while trying behind the scenes to persuade his players to stay with the team -- a strategy that failed with Martin, but one the Nets hope will work with Kidd.

I managed to grab a bunch of flowers from the garden as we left for the registry office, where my partner gritted his teeth throughout the proceedings, desperately trying not to evacuate his bowels as my three-year-old toddler clung to me in terror.

During his divorce proceedings, Davis tried to locate Mariko but was unsuccessful.

Parliament voted on May 30 to start proceedings to try to remove Mr. Wahid from office.

Parliament voted last month to begin proceedings to try to remove Mr. Wahid.

Peacekeepers have been attacked before, but those cases have been part of other proceedings or tried in national courts, the experts said.