long-standing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In fact, some of America’s long-standing allies have already started straddling.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
The latest guidance upgrade, combined with personalization revenues ahead of plan, reinforces Ferrari’s long-standing track record of exceeding guidance and achieving strategic targets ahead of schedule, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The debate over the drying out of the Scott River reflects long-standing disputes over how to keep water in the river and balance the competing needs of farmers and fish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
That policy is backed by some long-standing evidence that fewer people re-offend if they receive intensive supervision to sort out their lives, rather than locking them up for short sentences.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“I’m grateful for the book, of course. I can definitely let you go free, son of Mars. But I have a long-standing problem with Hades. After all, I owe my godly powers to Demeter!”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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