long-standing

British

adjective

existing or in effect for a long time

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And Waitrose offers its long-standing loyalty perk - a free hot drink - as a unique benefit.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

For Navarro, it has meant the end of many long-standing relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

My long-standing opposition to communism was breaking down.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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