long-standing
Britishadjective
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"This addresses the long-standing issues of slower performance and higher costs associated with long context lengths, marking a genuine inflection point for the industry," Zhang Yi, the founder of tech research firm iiMedia, told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The findings also help resolve a long-standing question.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
There is a long-standing tradition of honouring the late monarch through living memorials which impact the daily lives of British people.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
But the contract also secured a 40-hour week with flex time off for extra hours, addressing long-standing complaints about grueling schedules.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
“Well, she doesn’t have any family or means of support. No long-standing friends able to help her out of a tight spot if the need arises.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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