stand the test
Example Sentences
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“Greater New York” does little to instill confidence that its cohort of artists will, like that of the first exhibition, stand the test of time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.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
My cousin Brian did some amazing stuff that’ll stand the test of time, if Elton John is right, forever.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
One of the reigning modistes had made it, and for the first time in her life she was called upon to stand the test of surpassingly beautiful dressing.
From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar