time-tested
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of time-tested
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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A couple of individuals changed the recommendation outside of the time-tested, evidence-based process for evaluating vaccines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Coffrey believes net income will cover payouts, adding that the six management teams are time-tested.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
“Shifting from buying dips to selling rallies sounds like good trading, doesn’t it? Buy low, sell high is a solid, time-tested strategy,” Steve Sosnick, the chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
"We've taken a historic decision to elevate our time-tested partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership," Modi said in a post on X.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
And I could see by Farrow’s pained expression that the time-tested and sparingly applied Ryan Dean West pee-tear scam worked beautifully.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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