stand the test
Example Sentences
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What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.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
I think the material and our accomplishments stand the test of time, which proves that we were good together.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
The following twelve, whether new or not, will at least stand the test he has propounded:— Who will deny that Old England is a golden land; or that lawyers are sly ware?
