The emperor could never have imagined the terrible trials that his men would have to bear.

"It is a terrible trial they have to bear!"

To sit still and watch these two men together was a terrible trial of fortitude.

You've gone through terrible trials, at a time when you should relax, in peaceful knowledge of your accomplishments.

Life itself must be a terrible trial for these people.

Now, since I last spoke here two years ago, our country has been through a terrible trial.

He felt his immediate duty was to tell the country the facts and prepare the people for the "terrible trials" that lay ahead.

She died, and there was the terrible trial after Paul's tragic death in the swamp.

Now this witch wanted to rule the prince's fair kingdom, and so brought forth three terrible trials upon the land.

It is a terrible trial, I know, but you must remember that all things are for the best.