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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By extending a long-standing theorem into uncharted territory, Barkaoui’s work strengthens the mathematical backbone behind modern physics and abstract theory alike, reinforcing the importance of rigorous foundations in scientific progress. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025 My wife, on the other hand, is a long-standing member. Anika Reed, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 Wong’s workspace sits above his family’s long-standing business, Kim Choo Kueh Chang. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 Laura Ashley Queen-Size Quilt Set Laura Ashley has a long-standing reputation for excellent-quality textiles, and this quilt set is no exception. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-standing

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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 30 Dec. 2025.

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long-standing

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

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