Sentence examples for provided a test of from inspiring English sources

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.

Unfortunately that there was ZERO Internet access during any of the competition on the first day of Le Web (technical issues), which presented a serious challenge for the start-ups, but perhaps also provided a test of their adaptability.

Experiment 2 provided a test of the attention-capturing ability of large objects with Burnham's [3] criteria in mind.

Our analysis therefore also provided a test of the validity and utility of this definition.

The initial order analysis provided a test of the classic criterion.

Triathlon races, incorporating swimming, bike-riding and then running, provide a test of stamina.

The sale "could provide a test of the market," said Russ Solomon, who will be among the analysts rating the debt at Moody's Investors Service.

But the campaign on behalf of the dealers is also providing a test of one of the central criticisms of the government's intrusion into the operations of many companies, from banks to insurers to auto giants.

The president of the ABC television network, Alex Wallau, said yesterday that the move to high definition, which will involve about 60percentt of ABC's weekly schedule, would provide a test of whether the technology will appeal to viewers.

In the early 1990s, Russia and its former satellites were the laboratory mice for an experiment in fast-track capitalism; now they will provide a test of just how committed rich nations are to the fight against protectionism.