long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Those impressive numbers, along with the market’s long-standing tendency to overlook geopolitics, helps to explain why the index is sitting near record highs despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The clay is not a surface she has ever felt completely comfortable on and it has also exacerbated a long-standing back issue.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"This discovery closes a long-standing gap in laser science and provides a vital tool for designing the next generation of light-based technologies."
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency had refused repeatedly to pay for post-cleanup soil testing and broke from long-standing California fire recovery protocols that are intended to protect returning residents from toxic substances.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As part of a long-standing tradition, the Permian starters wore black shirts during practice and the subs wore white.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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