Sentence examples for severely testing from inspiring English sources

Yet the budget crisis is severely testing Gardner's ability to meet the needs of the community.

"I understand that we are severely testing your confidence and trust in us," he told his clients.

European officials have been pushing for a solution, with the affair severely testing ties between Brussels and Kiev.

The Rangers committed four consecutive penalties in the third period, severely testing Lundqvist and allowing the Islanders a chance to get back in the game.

The maneuvering is severely testing the loyalties of those officials, as well as political consultants and staff members for both men.

Uncompromisingly unsentimental, Tracy is an angry girl who ricochets between a children's home known as the "dumping ground" and foster parents, longing for her inadequate mother, and severely testing potential substitutes.

This year, though, Mr. Silver's strategy severely tested.

My faith was being severely tested.

That stance is now being severely tested.

Their partnership will be severely tested.

Now that strategy is being severely tested.