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According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.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
Of all the albums and songs the Bangles have released, which stand out to you as work you’re proud of and that stand the test of time?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
Let every act and word of every day be pure and right, and your character will stand the test of any time.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various