stand the test
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“Our business can present very stressful situations and it’s really nice to have a bedrock of a relationship that will stand the test of time,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Rebecca Onion declares that in a crowded field of summer romance series, this is the one that will stand the test of time.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time. The citizenship clause ‘added greatly to the dignity and glory of American citizenship,’ Thomas wrote, citing previous case law.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Did they stand the test of five minutes' inquiry, such even as he had given them?
From Checkmate by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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