on trial
Idioms-
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]
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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]
Example Sentences
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In January, a former intelligence official went on trial in Vienna in what was dubbed as the country's biggest spy trial in years.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
In subsequent months, Yoon was impeached, removed from power and put on trial over a litany of allegations connected to his proclamation.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The six going on trial at the High Court cannot go before a military court - some are civilians, one in a serving police inspector and others are retired military personnel.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Among those on trial are about 20 alleged leaders and dozens of lieutenants, many with tattooed faces, heads, hands, and necks.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
She put them all on trial in her mind.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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