long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Olympic champion Hodgkinson, 24, has had much to celebrate in 2026, including breaking the long-standing indoor 800m world record, winning her first world title and improving her British record outdoors.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
By challenging a long-standing assumption about moisture, the researchers found a straightforward way to improve an existing battery material.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
“The Lineage fire exposed long-standing environmental injustices impacting Boyle Heights in East L.A. and other areas,” said school board member Rocío Rivas, who represents the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Judge Faruqui has a long-standing documented pattern of editorializing from the bench beyond the scope of the cases before him,” Pels added.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“The Mbundu and the Kongo tribes have a long-standing civil war there, Rachel. Agostinho Neto led the Mbundu to victory, because he had the most popular support.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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