time-tested
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of time-tested
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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We grieve the losses and explore time-tested ways to open the door for a loved one’s possible return.
From Salon
Sometimes it’s a game of hot potato — please don’t make me review another “Ant-Man” — but generally we follow the time-tested preschool principles of taking turns and playing fair.
From New York Times
I would make this repair using time-tested concrete epoxy.
From Seattle Times
“These values are much bigger than me - they are time-tested principles that we must unite around to apply to the problems of today, and the challenges of tomorrow.”
From Washington Times
The most common, time-tested technologies used to try to locate survivors in rubble are acoustic detection and sniffer dogs.
From Seattle Times
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