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Of course, the president-elect’s long-standing attraction to Putin is endlessly documented.
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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
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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
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“Long-standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-standing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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