trial

bring (someone or something) to trial

To cause a case to be tried in court. I am determined to bring that man to trial for the crimes he's committed.

by trial and error

Describing a method by which attempts are made to achieve some goal, and then adjustments are made based on any mistakes or failures, followed by further attempts and adjustments until the goal is achieved. Rather than doing things by trial and error, you should really read the manual before trying to fix your engine.

float a trial balloon

To propose something in order to get feedback on it. The phrase alludes to the former use of balloons to get information about the weather. When everyone objected to my idea, I reassured them that I was just floating a trial balloon and had not made any sort of decision on the matter.

go to trial

To cause a case to be tried in court. Considering the crimes that man's committed, he's definitely going to trial.

on a trial

Undergoing a probationary period of employment while one's suitability or worthiness is evaluated. I put a new girl on a trial. Hopefully she ends up being reliable.

See also: on, trial

on trial

1. Being tried in a court of law. The woman is on trial for stealing from stores all over town.

2. As a test to examine someone's or something's worth or suitability. They let us take the steam cleaner home on trial with the promise of a full refund if we didn't like it. They gave me the job, but only on trial for the first week until I prove I'm up to snuff.

See also: on, trial

send up

1. verb To cause something to rise, as into the air. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." The erupting volcano sent up huge plumes of steam, ash, and smoke. Everyone at the party sent their balloons up at the same instant, creating a dazzling effect on the summer sky.

2. verb To cause, compel, instruct, or direct someone or something to travel to some high location or level. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." Hi Mrs. Jenkins, I understand you're having some issues with your air conditioner. I just wanted to let you know that I'm sending up an engineer this afternoon. Would you please send some refreshments up to the meeting room upstairs?

3. verb To parody, tease, ridicule, or satirize someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." While the movie is obviously sending up the clichés of the genre, it doesn't do anything to meaningfully subvert them or even comment on them. The comedian has sent up every president from the past 30 years with surprisingly accurate impressions.

4. noun A parody or satire of something. Usually hyphenated or spelled as one word. While the movie is obviously a send-up of the genre, it doesn't do anything to meaningfully subvert it or even comment on it.

See also: send, up

send up a trial balloon

To suggest something in order to get feedback on it or gauge how people respond to it. The phrase alludes to the now outdated use of balloons to get information about the weather. When everyone objected to my idea, I reassured them that I was just sending up a trial balloon and had not made any sort of decision on the matter. We've been sending up trial balloons of our various ideas for new products, and so far the consumer responses have been fantastic.

stand trial

To be brought before a judge for a crime or misdeed. You're faced with some serious accusations, so yes, you're probably going to have to stand trial.

trial and error

A process of determining the correct way in which to do something by making multiple attempts and learning from any possible failures or mistakes. Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. I didn't have any instructions for reassembling the machine, so it was just a case of trial and error until I got it right. You take a trial-and-error approach to this issue—we need to make sure we get it right the first time!

See also: and, error, trial

trial balloon

A preliminary or tentative execution of a plan or idea in order to gauge the interest or approval of someone else, especially the public. We introduced the recipe for our soda in certain parts of the country as a trial balloon, but the response was overwhelmingly negative, so we scrapped the planned revision.

See also: balloon, trial

trial by fire

A situation in which one is placed under extreme pressure or stress and expected as a means of testing one's ability to learn or perform. I was thrown right in the middle of a huge project as soon as I was hired, so it was a bit of a trial by fire. The master's program is something of a trial by fire compared to the relatively lax structure of my bachelor's degree.

trial by television

A situation in which a person's guilt is decided by the population at large due to negative coverage by televised media outlets. Also phrased as "trial by the media." While the stories about the former CEO are all horrifying, right now they are just that: stories. We cannot allow trial by television to become the new means by which to condemn our citizens, who still enjoy the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.

trial by the media

A situation in which a person's guilt is decided by the population at large due to negative coverage by the media. Also phrased as "trial by television." While the stories about the former CEO are all horrifying, right now they are just that: stories. We cannot allow trial by the media to become the new means by which to condemn our citizens, who still enjoy the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.

trial run

The performance of some task or action as a means of testing or rehearsing something. They want everyone to show up tomorrow for a trial run of the ceremony. See if you can do a trial run on the laptop before you buy it from him.

trials and tribulations

Various difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve. The many trials and tribulations of becoming a doctor both serve to educate future medical practitioners as well as weed out those who aren't willing to dedicate the time and effort. I hate going out with coworkers—all we end up doing is going over the various trials and tribulations of our job!

See also: and, trial, tribulation

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring someone or something to trial

to bring a crime or a criminal into court for a trial. At last, the thugs were brought to trial. We brought the case to trial a week later.

go to trial

[for a case] to go into court to be tried. When will this case go to trial? We go to trial next Monday.

on trial

1. [of someone] in a legal case before a judge. The criminal was on trial for over three months. lam not on trial. Don't treat me like that!

2. being tested; being examined or experimented with. The new strain of wheat is on trial in Kansas at the present time. The teaching method is on trial in the school system.

See also: on, trial

send someone or something up

1. Lit. to order someone to go upward to a higher level; to arrange for something to be taken upward to a higher level. I'll send up Gary. They are hungry on the tenth floor. Let's send some sandwiches up.

2. Fig. to parody or ridicule someone or something. Comedians love to send the president or some other famous person up. The comedian sent up the vice president.

See also: send, up

send someone up

Fig. to mock or ridicule, particularly by imitation. Last week, he sent the prime minister up. In his act, he sends up famous people.

See also: send, up

send up a trial balloon

to suggest something and see how people respond to it; to test public opinion. Mary had an excellent idea, but when we sent up a trial balloon, the response was very negative. Don't start the whole project without sending up a trial balloon.

stand trial

to be the accused person in a trial before a judge; to be on trial. He had to stand trial for perjury and obstruction of justice.

trial and error

trying repeatedly for success. I finally found the right key after lots of trial and error. Sometimes trial and error is the only way to get something done.

See also: and, error, trial

trial balloon

a test of someone's or the public's reaction. It was just a trial balloon, and it didn't work. The trial balloon was a great success.

See also: balloon, trial

trials and tribulations

Cliché problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance. I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me. I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours!

See also: and, trial, tribulation

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on trial

1. In the process of being tried, especially in a court of law. For example, He would be put on trial for the murder of his wife. [Early 1700s]

2. As a test of something, on probation, as in They said we could take the vacuum cleaner on trial and return it if it was too noisy. [Early 1700s]

See also: on, trial

send up

1. Put in prison, as in He'll be sent up for at least ten years. [Mid-1800s]

2. Cause to rise, as in The emissions sent up by that factory are clearly poisonous. [Late 1500s]

3. Satirize, make a parody of, as in This playwright has a genius for sending up suburban life. [First half of 1900s]

4. send up a trial balloon. See trial balloon.

See also: send, up

trial and error

An attempt to accomplish something by trying various means until the correct one is found. for example, The only way to solve this problem is by trial and error. The error here alludes to the failed means or attempts, which are discarded until the right way is found. [c. 1800]

See also: and, error, trial

trial balloon

An idea or plan advanced tentatively to test public reaction, as in Let's send up a trial balloon for this new program before we commit ourselves. This expression alludes to sending up balloons to test weather conditions. [c. 1930]

See also: balloon, trial

trial by fire

A test of one's abilities to perform well under pressure, as in Finishing this buge list of chores in time for the wedding is really a trial by fire. This expression alludes to the medieval practice of determining a person's guilt by having them undergo an ordeal, such as walking barefoot through a fire.

trials and tribulations

Tests of one's patience or endurance, as in She went through all the trials and tribulations of being admitted to law school only to find she couldn't afford to go . This redundant expression- trial and tribulation here both mean the same thing-is also used semi-humorously, as in Do you really want to hear about the trials and tribulations of my day at the office?

See also: and, trial, tribulation

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

float a trial balloon

mainly AMERICAN

COMMON If someone floats a trial balloon they suggest an idea or plan in order to see what people think about it. The administration has not officially released any details of the president's economic plan, although numerous trial balloons have been floated. Note: Other verbs can be used instead of float. Weeks ago, the Tories were flying a trial balloon about banning teacher strikes. Note: You can call an idea or suggestion that is made to test public opinion a trial balloon. The idea is nothing more than a trial balloon at this point. Note: Balloons were formerly used to find out about weather conditions.

a trial run

COMMON A trial run is something that you do to practise before you do it at a more important time. They will use their match with the highly-rated Saracens forwards on Wednesday as a trial run for what awaits them on February 26.

trial and error

the process of experimenting with various methods of doing something until you find the most successful.

See also: and, error, trial

trial by television (or the media)

discussion of a case or controversy on television or in the media involving or implying accusations against a particular person.

by ˌtrial and ˈerror

trying different ways of doing something until you find the right one: I didn’t know how to use the camera at first, so I had to learn by trial and error.

a ˌtrial ˈrun

a first try at doing something, to test it or for practice: Take the car for a trial run before you buy it.

ˌtrials and tribuˈlations

difficulties and troubles: The novel is about the trials and tribulations of adolescence.

See also: and, trial, tribulation

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

send up

1. To send someone to jail: They sent the crook up for ten years. The cops busted the gang and sent up the leader.

2. To make a parody of someone or something: The comedian sends up contemporary culture. I'm not afraid to send myself up to make people laugh.

See also: send, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

trial balloon

n. a test of someone’s reaction. It was just a trial balloon, and it didn’t work.

See also: balloon, trial

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

on trial

In the process of being tried, as in a court of law.

See also: on, trial

trial by fire

A test of one's abilities, especially the ability to perform well under pressure.

trials and tribulations

Troubles and afflictions. This cliché, from the late nineteenth century, is actually redundant, for trial here means “trouble” or “misfortune,” as, in effect, does tribulation. It is a case of repetition for emphasis, as well as alliteration, and today is used more lightly than in the past. For example, “Jane told me about the trials and tribulations of her trip—flight cancellations, lost baggage, and a horrid hotel.”

See also: and, trial, tribulation

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

bring (someone or something) to trial
bring to trial
bring somebody to justice
bring to justice
bring (one) to justice
make
make (one)
bring it on!
bring out
duces tecum

References in periodicals archive

Bougon was correct that juries were primarily middle-class, but his assertion that they were "near" the "popular class" on trial is rather overdrawn.

Judicial authority and popular justice: crimes of passion in Fin-de-Siecle Paris

"This trial may help my grandkids someday," she said.

CombiRX: the NIH makes a landmark study possible

On the heels of the Ruth settlement was the decision by a Texas trial court in September 2005 to grant the plaintiff a new trial in Presler vs.

Hot liability: recent pro-plaintiff developments in welding fume litigation have put welding companies and insurers on the alert

That was enough for the Dayton boosters, who hoped a trial might put their city on the map.

Inherit the Baloney: creationists try to settle a score with Darwin

The first public showing as part of this international field trial will start Saturday, October 22, 2005, when "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride" opens commercially in Japan, with a digital release at "4K Pure Cinema" quality in multiple Toho cinemas in the Osaka and Tokyo regions.

World's First Network Distribution and Commercial Theatrical Exhibition Using Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) 4K Specifications To Be Held October 22nd

On November 17, 2005 Tibotec announced the start of two phase III "pivotal" trials with 600 heavily treatment experienced patients each, to be conducted in 18 countries.

TMC 125: new results, large phase III trial begins

"A trial run without a clear and measurable objective is doomed to fail," he said.

Optimizing PMC operations

the case is assigned may adopt the Special Trial Judge's report or may modify it or may reject it in whole or in part, or may direct the filing of additional briefs or may receive further evidence or may direct oral argument, or may recommit the report with instructions.

Tax court may not exclude special trial judge report from record on appeal

WEB WATCH: www.law.umkc.edu /faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes .htm, a University of Missouri, Kansas City, site provides 22 links to extensive background on the Scopes trial.

1925: the 'monkey trial': John Scopes was charged with violating Tennessee law by teaching evolution in a public school. His trial transfixed the nation

New clinical therapeutic trials may employ drags/agents, biologics, radiation, heat, or surgery used as single agents/modalities or in combination for the treatment of early and advanced disease.

Quick-trials for novel cancer therapies: exploratory grants

Unfortunately, in the limited nature of this ruling, the majority justices overlooked the severity of the harm done when potentially innocent citizens can be imprisoned until the "end of hostilities," (perhaps indefinitely, considering the nature of the so-called war on terror) without a trial that truly addresses the merits of their alleged crimes.

Guilty until proven innocent: what's missing in the analysis of the Hamdi ruling

The 1MDB trial dates has been fixed for August 19 until 29, the entire month of September and October and November 1 until 14.

Najib's 1MDB trial proper to start mid-August

Keywords: Clinical trial registry, Research, Publication ethics, Pakistan, History, Physical therapy, Health.

SHORT COMMUNICATION - Clinical Trial Registry: An essential requirement for physical therapy and health researchers in Pakistan

TrialScope, a provider of clinical trial transparency and compliance solutions, has launched the Trial Results Summaries Portal, a publicly accessible website where clinical trial sponsors can inform and educate trial participants and the general public about trial results through a non-promotional and unbiased venue.

TrialScope launches Trial Results Summaries Portal

词组	trial
释义	trial bring (someone or something) to trial To cause a case to be tried in court. I am determined to bring that man to trial for the crimes he's committed. See also: bring, trial by trial and error Describing a method by which attempts are made to achieve some goal, and then adjustments are made based on any mistakes or failures, followed by further attempts and adjustments until the goal is achieved. Rather than doing things by trial and error, you should really read the manual before trying to fix your engine. See also: and, by, error, trial float a trial balloon To propose something in order to get feedback on it. The phrase alludes to the former use of balloons to get information about the weather. When everyone objected to my idea, I reassured them that I was just floating a trial balloon and had not made any sort of decision on the matter. See also: balloon, float, trial go to trial To cause a case to be tried in court. Considering the crimes that man's committed, he's definitely going to trial. See also: go, trial on a trial Undergoing a probationary period of employment while one's suitability or worthiness is evaluated. I put a new girl on a trial. Hopefully she ends up being reliable. See also: on, trial on trial 1. Being tried in a court of law. The woman is on trial for stealing from stores all over town. 2. As a test to examine someone's or something's worth or suitability. They let us take the steam cleaner home on trial with the promise of a full refund if we didn't like it. They gave me the job, but only on trial for the first week until I prove I'm up to snuff. See also: on, trial send up 1. verb To cause something to rise, as into the air. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." The erupting volcano sent up huge plumes of steam, ash, and smoke. Everyone at the party sent their balloons up at the same instant, creating a dazzling effect on the summer sky. 2. verb To cause, compel, instruct, or direct someone or something to travel to some high location or level. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." Hi Mrs. Jenkins, I understand you're having some issues with your air conditioner. I just wanted to let you know that I'm sending up an engineer this afternoon. Would you please send some refreshments up to the meeting room upstairs? 3. verb To parody, tease, ridicule, or satirize someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "send" and "up." While the movie is obviously sending up the clichés of the genre, it doesn't do anything to meaningfully subvert them or even comment on them. The comedian has sent up every president from the past 30 years with surprisingly accurate impressions. 4. noun A parody or satire of something. Usually hyphenated or spelled as one word. While the movie is obviously a send-up of the genre, it doesn't do anything to meaningfully subvert it or even comment on it. See also: send, up send up a trial balloon To suggest something in order to get feedback on it or gauge how people respond to it. The phrase alludes to the now outdated use of balloons to get information about the weather. When everyone objected to my idea, I reassured them that I was just sending up a trial balloon and had not made any sort of decision on the matter. We've been sending up trial balloons of our various ideas for new products, and so far the consumer responses have been fantastic. See also: balloon, send, trial, up stand trial To be brought before a judge for a crime or misdeed. You're faced with some serious accusations, so yes, you're probably going to have to stand trial. See also: stand, trial trial and error A process of determining the correct way in which to do something by making multiple attempts and learning from any possible failures or mistakes. Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. I didn't have any instructions for reassembling the machine, so it was just a case of trial and error until I got it right. You take a trial-and-error approach to this issue—we need to make sure we get it right the first time! See also: and, error, trial trial balloon A preliminary or tentative execution of a plan or idea in order to gauge the interest or approval of someone else, especially the public. We introduced the recipe for our soda in certain parts of the country as a trial balloon, but the response was overwhelmingly negative, so we scrapped the planned revision. See also: balloon, trial trial by fire A situation in which one is placed under extreme pressure or stress and expected as a means of testing one's ability to learn or perform. I was thrown right in the middle of a huge project as soon as I was hired, so it was a bit of a trial by fire. The master's program is something of a trial by fire compared to the relatively lax structure of my bachelor's degree. See also: by, fire, trial trial by television A situation in which a person's guilt is decided by the population at large due to negative coverage by televised media outlets. Also phrased as "trial by the media." While the stories about the former CEO are all horrifying, right now they are just that: stories. We cannot allow trial by television to become the new means by which to condemn our citizens, who still enjoy the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty. See also: by, television, trial trial by the media A situation in which a person's guilt is decided by the population at large due to negative coverage by the media. Also phrased as "trial by television." While the stories about the former CEO are all horrifying, right now they are just that: stories. We cannot allow trial by the media to become the new means by which to condemn our citizens, who still enjoy the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty. See also: by, media, trial trial run The performance of some task or action as a means of testing or rehearsing something. They want everyone to show up tomorrow for a trial run of the ceremony. See if you can do a trial run on the laptop before you buy it from him. See also: run, trial trials and tribulations Various difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve. The many trials and tribulations of becoming a doctor both serve to educate future medical practitioners as well as weed out those who aren't willing to dedicate the time and effort. I hate going out with coworkers—all we end up doing is going over the various trials and tribulations of our job! See also: and, trial, tribulation Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bring someone or something to trial to bring a crime or a criminal into court for a trial. At last, the thugs were brought to trial. We brought the case to trial a week later. See also: bring, trial go to trial [for a case] to go into court to be tried. When will this case go to trial? We go to trial next Monday. See also: go, trial on trial 1. [of someone] in a legal case before a judge. The criminal was on trial for over three months. lam not on trial. Don't treat me like that! 2. being tested; being examined or experimented with. The new strain of wheat is on trial in Kansas at the present time. The teaching method is on trial in the school system. See also: on, trial send someone or something up 1. Lit. to order someone to go upward to a higher level; to arrange for something to be taken upward to a higher level. I'll send up Gary. They are hungry on the tenth floor. Let's send some sandwiches up. 2. Fig. to parody or ridicule someone or something. Comedians love to send the president or some other famous person up. The comedian sent up the vice president. See also: send, up send someone up Fig. to mock or ridicule, particularly by imitation. Last week, he sent the prime minister up. In his act, he sends up famous people. See also: send, up send up a trial balloon to suggest something and see how people respond to it; to test public opinion. Mary had an excellent idea, but when we sent up a trial balloon, the response was very negative. Don't start the whole project without sending up a trial balloon. See also: balloon, send, trial, up stand trial to be the accused person in a trial before a judge; to be on trial. He had to stand trial for perjury and obstruction of justice. See also: stand, trial trial and error trying repeatedly for success. I finally found the right key after lots of trial and error. Sometimes trial and error is the only way to get something done. See also: and, error, trial trial balloon a test of someone's or the public's reaction. It was just a trial balloon, and it didn't work. The trial balloon was a great success. See also: balloon, trial trials and tribulations Cliché problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance. I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me. I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours! See also: and, trial, tribulation McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on trial 1. In the process of being tried, especially in a court of law. For example, He would be put on trial for the murder of his wife. [Early 1700s] 2. As a test of something, on probation, as in They said we could take the vacuum cleaner on trial and return it if it was too noisy. [Early 1700s] See also: on, trial send up 1. Put in prison, as in He'll be sent up for at least ten years. [Mid-1800s] 2. Cause to rise, as in The emissions sent up by that factory are clearly poisonous. [Late 1500s] 3. Satirize, make a parody of, as in This playwright has a genius for sending up suburban life. [First half of 1900s] 4. send up a trial balloon. See trial balloon. See also: send, up trial and error An attempt to accomplish something by trying various means until the correct one is found. for example, The only way to solve this problem is by trial and error. The error here alludes to the failed means or attempts, which are discarded until the right way is found. [c. 1800] See also: and, error, trial trial balloon An idea or plan advanced tentatively to test public reaction, as in Let's send up a trial balloon for this new program before we commit ourselves. This expression alludes to sending up balloons to test weather conditions. [c. 1930] See also: balloon, trial trial by fire A test of one's abilities to perform well under pressure, as in Finishing this buge list of chores in time for the wedding is really a trial by fire. This expression alludes to the medieval practice of determining a person's guilt by having them undergo an ordeal, such as walking barefoot through a fire. See also: by, fire, trial trials and tribulations Tests of one's patience or endurance, as in She went through all the trials and tribulations of being admitted to law school only to find she couldn't afford to go . This redundant expression- trial and tribulation here both mean the same thing-is also used semi-humorously, as in Do you really want to hear about the trials and tribulations of my day at the office? See also: and, trial, tribulation The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. float a trial balloon mainly AMERICAN COMMON If someone floats a trial balloon they suggest an idea or plan in order to see what people think about it. The administration has not officially released any details of the president's economic plan, although numerous trial balloons have been floated. Note: Other verbs can be used instead of float. Weeks ago, the Tories were flying a trial balloon about banning teacher strikes. Note: You can call an idea or suggestion that is made to test public opinion a trial balloon. The idea is nothing more than a trial balloon at this point. Note: Balloons were formerly used to find out about weather conditions. See also: balloon, float, trial a trial run COMMON A trial run is something that you do to practise before you do it at a more important time. They will use their match with the highly-rated Saracens forwards on Wednesday as a trial run for what awaits them on February 26. See also: run, trial Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. trial and error the process of experimenting with various methods of doing something until you find the most successful. See also: and, error, trial trial by television (or the media) discussion of a case or controversy on television or in the media involving or implying accusations against a particular person. See also: by, television, trial Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary by ˌtrial and ˈerror trying different ways of doing something until you find the right one: I didn’t know how to use the camera at first, so I had to learn by trial and error. See also: and, by, error, trial a ˌtrial ˈrun a first try at doing something, to test it or for practice: Take the car for a trial run before you buy it. See also: run, trial ˌtrials and tribuˈlations difficulties and troubles: The novel is about the trials and tribulations of adolescence. See also: and, trial, tribulation Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary send up v. 1. To send someone to jail: They sent the crook up for ten years. The cops busted the gang and sent up the leader. 2. To make a parody of someone or something: The comedian sends up contemporary culture. I'm not afraid to send myself up to make people laugh. See also: send, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. trial balloon n. a test of someone’s reaction. It was just a trial balloon, and it didn’t work. See also: balloon, trial McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions on trial In the process of being tried, as in a court of law. See also: on, trial trial by fire A test of one's abilities, especially the ability to perform well under pressure. See also: by, fire, trial American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. trials and tribulations Troubles and afflictions. This cliché, from the late nineteenth century, is actually redundant, for trial here means “trouble” or “misfortune,” as, in effect, does tribulation. It is a case of repetition for emphasis, as well as alliteration, and today is used more lightly than in the past. For example, “Jane told me about the trials and tribulations of her trip—flight cancellations, lost baggage, and a horrid hotel.” See also: and, trial, tribulation The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: bring (someone or something) to trial bring to trial bring somebody to justice bring to justice bring (one) to justice make make (one) bring it on! bring out duces tecum References in periodicals archive Bougon was correct that juries were primarily middle-class, but his assertion that they were "near" the "popular class" on trial is rather overdrawn. Judicial authority and popular justice: crimes of passion in Fin-de-Siecle Paris "This trial may help my grandkids someday," she said. CombiRX: the NIH makes a landmark study possible On the heels of the Ruth settlement was the decision by a Texas trial court in September 2005 to grant the plaintiff a new trial in Presler vs. Hot liability: recent pro-plaintiff developments in welding fume litigation have put welding companies and insurers on the alert That was enough for the Dayton boosters, who hoped a trial might put their city on the map. Inherit the Baloney: creationists try to settle a score with Darwin The first public showing as part of this international field trial will start Saturday, October 22, 2005, when "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride" opens commercially in Japan, with a digital release at "4K Pure Cinema" quality in multiple Toho cinemas in the Osaka and Tokyo regions. World's First Network Distribution and Commercial Theatrical Exhibition Using Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) 4K Specifications To Be Held October 22nd On November 17, 2005 Tibotec announced the start of two phase III "pivotal" trials with 600 heavily treatment experienced patients each, to be conducted in 18 countries. TMC 125: new results, large phase III trial begins "A trial run without a clear and measurable objective is doomed to fail," he said. Optimizing PMC operations the case is assigned may adopt the Special Trial Judge's report or may modify it or may reject it in whole or in part, or may direct the filing of additional briefs or may receive further evidence or may direct oral argument, or may recommit the report with instructions. Tax court may not exclude special trial judge report from record on appeal WEB WATCH: www.law.umkc.edu /faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes .htm, a University of Missouri, Kansas City, site provides 22 links to extensive background on the Scopes trial. 1925: the 'monkey trial': John Scopes was charged with violating Tennessee law by teaching evolution in a public school. His trial transfixed the nation New clinical therapeutic trials may employ drags/agents, biologics, radiation, heat, or surgery used as single agents/modalities or in combination for the treatment of early and advanced disease. 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SHORT COMMUNICATION - Clinical Trial Registry: An essential requirement for physical therapy and health researchers in Pakistan TrialScope, a provider of clinical trial transparency and compliance solutions, has launched the Trial Results Summaries Portal, a publicly accessible website where clinical trial sponsors can inform and educate trial participants and the general public about trial results through a non-promotional and unbiased venue. TrialScope launches Trial Results Summaries Portal
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