long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"The study demonstrates how combining geological analysis with computer modeling can help resolve long-standing questions about how Stonehenge was built."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Tourette's campaigner John Davidson has cut his hours at his long-standing job as a community centre caretaker to make time for his growing international fame.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Researchers found evidence that oleic acid may encourage tumor growth in pancreatic cancer, a result that surprised the team because of the fatty acid's long-standing reputation as a heart-healthy dietary fat.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
For India, the visit reflects a long-standing view that strategic interests in Myanmar outweigh concerns about the nature of the government in Nay Pyi Taw.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
But Jefferson was fairly typical in this regard, lamenting the chasm between long-standing colleagues while building up the barricades from his side of the divide.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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