long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The experiment also required the researchers to solve a long-standing problem in quantum engineering: measuring what is happening inside a quantum system without disrupting the delicate state being measured.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Davidson told The Times she has long-standing concerns about Butts’ conduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
After his return to the White House last year, US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping global tariffs, including on long-standing trade allies such as the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
I personally think it’s a green flag that he isn’t willing to change a long-standing tradition for someone he met so recently.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
“No boxes in the cells!” cried the little guard in Dutch, as indignantly as though this had been a long-standing rule.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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