How to Use time-tested in a Sentence
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That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
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Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The sport once teemed with managers and coaches seemingly born in double-knits, men who taught through lore and time-tested traditions.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Releasing sterile flies is both time-tested and highly effective.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The Second Stage Theater production opens tonight at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre and the premise is simple and time-tested, deceptively so.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.
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Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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