long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“There are no American bases in Jordan. We have American troops that are in Jordan as part of our long-standing military cooperation,” he said at the Aspen Security Forum earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The revised result addresses a long-standing problem involving silver in the solar system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
It cited long-standing deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism at Wise U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The majority’s decision in Barbara recounts how before the 14th Amendment’s ratification, Americans followed the long-standing common-law rule making persons born on American soil citizens by birth.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
He finally began accepting long-standing invitations he’d received to travel abroad.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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