Sentence examples for trying years from inspiring English sources

From those trying years of his childhood a simple philosophy developed: nip insubordination in the bud.

For Carpi and their nascent ultras, this signalled the beginning of some trying years.

IN September 1999, Kathleen Rotter -- who had been the special education administrator in the Hillsborough School District for eight trying years -- wanted out.

— After more than two trying years in the political wilderness, House Democrats who gathered here for their annual retreat are starting to appreciate a new political reality that few of them expected: They matter.

We truly believe that all the love and affection showered upon her by you and your devoted family sustained her through these last trying years and made them more enjoyable despite her illness.

Equipped with a spirit that has proven elastic during some trying years, 26-year-old Monica Seles stepped under the halo of lights at Madison Square Garden last night, then snapped back shots that might as well have been aimed at the WTA Tour officials.

"It's been a trying year for him," Knuble said.

It has been a trying year for the Belgian royals.

It was a moment to savor after a trying year.

But the expectations to succeed quickly have loomed over him in a trying year.

Problems are inevitable for such a giant landlord, but this has been an especially trying year.