stand the test
Example Sentences
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Their actions will stand the test of time.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
“This is a home that will stand the test of time, its refined design and meticulous craftsmanship providing shelter and joy for generations to come.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Several houses were at once closed, as the curtains failed to stand the test.
From Chicago's Awful Theater Horror by Various