longtime
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of longtime
Example Sentences
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Palestinian factions including Abbas's Fatah party and its longtime Islamist rival Hamas had agreed to recommend the elections be postponed at a meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, a source who was present told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
He was a longtime manager at the RATP, the Parisian public transport agency, who was active in local politics before running for office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
A longtime Santa Monica restaurant and nightclub announced it will close permanently at the end of the month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's longtime CEO, is set to be at the White House on Thursday to receive a novel medal for technology innovation from President Donald Trump.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The cast mate who became her longtime high school boyfriend was not Bobby Ryan, but Wayne Miletto, who in Good Boys plays the part of the football coach.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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