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
Their actions will stand the test of time.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 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According to him, both the public and designers are no longer looking for one-season pieces which are quickly out-of-date, instead opting for styling that will stand the test of time.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
He did not acknowledge even to himself the real cause of offence, the proof to which she had put his courage, and the failure of that courage to stand the test.
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.
