long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Barrick Mining has settled a long-standing dispute with rival Newmont over their Nevada operations, securing a $1.95 billion cash payout and paving the way for Barrick to publicly list its North American gold assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The birds had previously been fed sardines for years, but the supply ended when the park's long-standing local supplier retired.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The challenges reflect the culmination of a long-standing identity crisis inside Google: whether to prioritize mass-market commercial products, or build tools for scientific research.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The findings challenge the long-standing idea that intelligence arises primarily from the sheer number of neurons in the brain and the connections linking them together.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The conflict was mostly geopolitical, with a long-standing border dispute between both nations.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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