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stand the test

VERB

pass muster

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WEAK

come through with flying colors come up to scratch come up to snuff cut the mustard do credit to fill the bill find favor with get by make it make the cut make the grade measure up meet with approval pass pass inspection prove acceptable recommend itself satisfy requirements stand up suffice

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stand the test

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

“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

“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

It is very natural that these literary persons should prefer a high-sounding name, and one free from vulgar associations, but I do not think that their plea will stand the test of scientific analysis.

From The Gentle Reader by Samuel McChord Crothers

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