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According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.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
But the personnel plan that got the Trojans to this point, two wins away from a playoff, is one far more suited to stand the test of time.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
There is a touchstone for pure gold in the heart of an innocent and highminded woman that detects all baser metals: they are discovered in a moment: they cannot stand the test.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various