In 1557, however, Paul once again took action which severely tested the relationship.

The look on her face gave me a feeling that "no matter what" was about to be tested severely.

But that spirit has been severely tested over the last seven weeks.

But the pact is likely to be severely tested in the next few months.

His easy smile was tested severely in the two weeks after Sept. 11.

Our love affair with the car is being severely tested by the cost of fuel.

There may be isolated incidents which severely test the policy.

Meeting the challenge will severely test a school system already under considerable strain.

Another speaker read her entire paper in Russian, severely testing the language ability of the other participants.

But German feelings have been severely tested by the talks.