long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Our long-standing view has been that greater competition is necessary to help build the category and accelerate adoption in the U.S. and globally,” the bank’s analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“There are no American bases in Jordan. We have American troops that are in Jordan as part of our long-standing military cooperation,” he said at the Aspen Security Forum earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The majority’s decision in Barbara recounts how before the 14th Amendment’s ratification, Americans followed the long-standing common-law rule making persons born on American soil citizens by birth.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
"And we're so pleased that our long-standing pair, Blue 35 and White YW, are still breeding successfully."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Well, she doesn’t have any family or means of support. No long-standing friends able to help her out of a tight spot if the need arises.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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