time-tested
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of time-tested
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Ultimately, she says, investors will rediscover the fund’s time-tested strategy.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“Our fruits and vegetables are grown naturally using time-tested methods like companion planting, selecting plant combinations that naturally deter pests and enrich the soil.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
As the two neighbours accuse each other of destabilising relations, questions are growing over whether their once close, time-tested relationship is fraying beyond repair.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
But a time-tested made-in-Italy pedigree and solid-metal build make the Marcato the sort of tool you bequeath to your grandkids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
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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