Sentence examples for stern challenges from inspiring English sources

"We've got some very stern challenges ahead this winter in the sub-continent".

France were on the end of several stern challenges from Honduras - who themselves finished with 10 men - and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was another player to counsel Pogba.

In the race's final week, Contador faced stern challenges from Riccò and defending Giro champion Danilo Di Luca.

The 2C limit, which was already a stern challenge, now appears perilous.

The Swede subsequently left onlookers in little doubt as to the stern challenge provided by Pinehurst No2.

With that stern challenge, a group of high school students settled into a Boston courtroom on a recent morning.

With South Africa facing a stern challenge to save the series opener, Steyn is due to bat if required in the fourth innings.

Writing to van Breda Kolff from Tokyo in his capacity as captain-elect, Bradley advised his coach that they should prepare themselves for "the stern challenge ahead".

However, the Swiss will face a stern challenge in China, with the world No1 and US Open winner, Novak Djokovic, in devastating form, as well as a seemingly resurgent Rafael Nadal.

More importantly, it was, for the most part at least, a stern challenge to efficiently prepare them for the Four Nations opener against New Zealand next Saturday in Huddersfield.

Even with India's rich and at times turbulent history with Colombo, it now faces a stern challenge by China, which is also investing heavily in a country right at India's doorstep.