diff --git a/test/features/workspace/sql_workspace_execute_dirty_guard_test.dart b/test/features/workspace/sql_workspace_execute_dirty_guard_test.dart
index 6f22b713..7956e514 100644
--- a/test/features/workspace/sql_workspace_execute_dirty_guard_test.dart
+++ b/test/features/workspace/sql_workspace_execute_dirty_guard_test.dart
@@ -166,6 +166,8 @@ void main() {
 
     material.FocusManager.instance.primaryFocus?.unfocus();
     await tester.pumpWidget(const SizedBox());
+    // The connection pool arms a release timer when the workspace goes away.
+    await tester.pump(const Duration(seconds: 5));
     await tester.pumpAndSettle();
   });