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And the years ahead are likely to provide a serious test of whether the economic machine is as simple as he says.

Gloucester had produced two memorable wins against Northampton and Newcastle - in which they came from behind in both - but failed to provide a serious test for Exeter.

Indeed, popular support seems to be sewn up for Putin, though an oil-driven sustained economic downturn could provide a serious test.

The gentle slope up to the Acropolis walls came on like a serious test of character.

Keeping them inspired and on-board will be a serious test of Nadella's management skills.].

Mr Blair's move will open up divisions inside the cabinet, on the Labour backbenches and provide the first serious test of the nature of David Cameron's green credentials.

Fognini, 26, had always been expected to provide Murray with a serious test in Sunday's opening rubber after a year that has seen him win three titles on clay and rise to a career-high ranking of 13.

An opening game against the Kiwis will provide a stern test of their resolve.

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

Further studies are needed of this phenomenon, which provides a serious challenge to the discipline of medical education.

But David Warner of Australia has developed from a Twenty20 specialist into a serious test batsman.