time-tested
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of time-tested
First recorded in 1940–45
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After his death, state media has described Zhu as an "outstanding member of the Chinese Communist Party" and "time-tested and loyal Communist fighter".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
She said she never blindly trusts her AI and vets its custom plans with time-tested training principles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
The time-tested strategy of using those who epitomize moral virtue as symbols in racial justice campaigns is far more difficult to employ in efforts to reform the criminal justice system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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