long-standing

adjective

long-stand·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce long-standing (audio)
: of long duration
a long-standing dispute

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Of course, the president-elect’s long-standing attraction to Putin is endlessly documented. Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024 Thune and Cornyn are from the institutionalist wing of the GOP, and both have long-standing relationships with the conference. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Its actions in Ukraine have greatly exacerbated the danger posed by these long-standing threats. William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024 The buildup follows what observers say were long-standing efforts by China to convince Bhutan’s leaders to cede their claims in the west around Doklam – in exchange for Beijing giving up its claims to the northern areas. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long-standing 

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long-standing was in 1655

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“Long-standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-standing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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long-standing

adjective
long-stand·​ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ
: of long duration
a long-standing dispute

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