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Both have been long-standing states on these lists that have some of the world's most desirable properties for the proximity to beaches and other natural and man-made attractions.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Enhancing Equity In Public Benefits Distribution Equitable distribution of public benefits is a long-standing challenge, leaving underserved communities without critical support.
—Komal Goyal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Nelly’s defense, invoking his military background and his long-standing tradition of entertaining service members, attempted to divorce his art from the politics of the day.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants on Monday, making good on a long-standing campaign promise just hours into his second presidency.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Enhancing Equity In Public Benefits Distribution Equitable distribution of public benefits is a long-standing challenge, leaving underserved communities without critical support.
—Komal Goyal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Nelly’s defense, invoking his military background and his long-standing tradition of entertaining service members, attempted to divorce his art from the politics of the day.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants on Monday, making good on a long-standing campaign promise just hours into his second presidency.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Long-standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-standing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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