long-standing
Britishadjective
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As scientists apply this technique to archaeological sites around the world, it could help answer long-standing questions about the origins and evolution of one of the most transformative technologies in human history.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
Textor had taken over as Lyon's majority owner in December 2022 from long-standing boss Jean-Michel Aulas, who had overseen unprecedented success, including seven straight Ligue 1 titles to 2008.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The profit includes a $260.9 million pretax net recovery from certain long-standing legal matters, Alimentation Couche-Tard said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
The Conservancy doubled-down on its long-standing position to ban all horse-drawn carriage rides in the park.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
It also called for punishment of the bus driver and insisted on clarification of the long-standing city bus rule—constantly ignored by drivers—that said no rider had to give up a seat unless another was available.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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