longstanding

[lawng-stan-ding, long-]

adjective

1. existing or occurring for a long time.

   a longstanding feud.

   Synonyms: long-lasting, lasting, enduring

Word History and Origins

Origin of longstanding¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; long ¹ + standing

Example Sentences

Beyond the longstanding alliance, experts point to a bigger trigger: declining faith in the US security umbrella and growing doubt that it can - or will - defend the Gulf in a crisis.

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A longstanding plan, led by the council, is to reconnect the old town with the retail park, and give people a reason to venture into streets that were once the beating heart of the community.

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A federal judge ruled in July in favour of Slaughter, declaring her dismissal "unlawful" under the longstanding precedent.

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"It misrepresents the legal position, it runs contrary to our values, it seeks to put us at odds with our longstanding support for LGBT+ people."

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The BLS has faced longstanding concerns that a drop in initial response rates might reduce the quality of its surveys.

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