stand the test of time
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: to continue to be important, respected, etc., for a long period of time
Great art/literature/music can stand the test of time.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
By prioritizing transparency, empowering employees and integrating technology to enhance the human connection and experience for the end user, businesses can build trust and loyalty that stand the test of time.
—Jesper With-Fogstrup, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is another example of our City Commission making policy decisions in a vacuum instead of working with neighboring municipalities and relying on legal experts to implement a policy that can stand the test of time.
—Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
By prioritizing transparency, empowering employees and integrating technology to enhance the human connection and experience for the end user, businesses can build trust and loyalty that stand the test of time.
—Jesper With-Fogstrup, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This is another example of our City Commission making policy decisions in a vacuum instead of working with neighboring municipalities and relying on legal experts to implement a policy that can stand the test of time.
—Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Stand the test of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20the%20test%20of%20time. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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