Historical clue formulations

• Gave it a go — 2025-03-11
• Gave it a go — 2024-03-25
• Brought before a jury — 2024-03-03
• Made an attempt — 2021-09-13
• Had a taste of — 2021-06-01
• Proven to be reliable — 2021-01-06
• ___ and true — 2019-02-04
• Sampled — 2018-08-05
• Handled, as a case — 2017-07-19
• Heard — 2015-09-13
• ___ and 14-Across (reliable) — 2014-01-27
• True companion? — 2012-01-27
• Wasn't lackadaisical — 2011-11-20
• Took a shot at — 2007-08-21
• Tasted — 2005-05-22
• Took a stab at — 2003-04-21
• True's partner — 2003-01-06
• Put to the test — 2001-12-21
• Strained — 2000-08-11
• Heard in court — 1998-12-17
• Heard cases — 1998-05-31
• Put to the proof — 1998-03-22
• Took a bite, maybe — 1996-04-13
• True companion — 1996-01-26
• _____ and true — 1995-06-05
• Endeavored — 1995-05-08