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stand the test of time

STAND the TEST uv TYM

stænd ðə tɛst əv taɪm

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standthetestoftime

Dictionary meaning

remain relevant, valuable, or admired over a long period; endure scrutiny and the passage of years without losing quality or significance; used to describe works of art, ideas, institutions, or relationships that prove their worth across generations

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