Sentence examples for provided a test from inspiring English sources

The gang rape of the young woman in December, detailed minutely by India's news media, has provided a test for an ambivalent country.

The recent flooding in Jakarta has exposed the city's weak infrastructure and provided a test for its new leader, Joko Widodo.

A six-inch snowfall provided a test of winter traction, which proved very good for a two-wheel-drive pickup, with the stability control helping to keep the rear wheels from spinning.

It has also provided a test of Mr. Joko, whose record of achievement as a mayor in Central Java and campaign promises of a "new Jakarta" raised high expectations.

The story began in 1996, when Myriad got patents on the two isolated DNA molecules known as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and provided a test to determine if the genes carried mutations.

Bannockburn provided a test for the type of army developed under Edward I, a test which was failed.

And a dispute over the rights to oil and gas in an area of the East China Sea claimed by both countries has provided a test-case of Japan's determination: if Japan gives way to Chinese pressure over the Chunxiao gas field, it is said, then where will China's expansionism end?

The festival also provided a testing ground for plenty of artistic experimentation.

The looming disclosure fight provides a test.

Circumstances seem likely to provide a test.

Before then, the Tokyo show will provide a test.