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stand the test

VERB

pass muster

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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

Their actions will stand the test of time.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

What getup will transcend la mode and stand the test of time?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

"It must soon be brought to the proof," said Mr. Talton; "though I greatly fear it will not stand the test!"

From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Sophia Reeve

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