long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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For Navarro, it has meant the end of many long-standing relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
On 21 April, however, the Japanese government took a significant step: lifting its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
This is a long-standing trend — according to the Department of Transportation, for example, vehicle miles per gallon in the U.S. improved from about 13 mpg in 1975 to about 27 mpg in 2023.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
“We see a significant risk that Treasury may remove “at least” from its long-standing forward guidance,” wrote J.P.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
In a gamble, Massasoit intended to abandon, even reverse, a long-standing policy.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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