long-standing
Britishadjective
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The comments followed a sharp drop in crude this month on optimism the president would push for a long-standing deal with Tehran after saying he would not restart military action against Iran.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
Your argument is based on long-standing resentments that you want made right by his act of retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Four weeks ago, a long-standing foot problem flared up.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Yet diplomats lamented what they said was a lack of coordination close to home, despite a long-standing GCC mutual defense agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
And should Howard decide to scratch the horse, he knew that it would only confirm the long-standing belief that his horse was a “cripple.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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