Historical clue formulations

• Bore up — 2025-07-23
• Went the distance — 2025-03-25
• Went the distance — 2022-04-06
• Stood the test of time — 2021-02-21
• Had legs, so to speak — 2020-05-17
• Kept on going — 2018-12-02
• Didn't run out — 2017-02-28
• Didn't fizzle — 2007-11-03
• Remained — 2007-02-26
• Remained functional — 2007-01-21
• Endured — 2004-08-17
• Stood up — 1994-01-11
• Carried on — 1993-12-10