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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The fuel cells themselves are supplied by Toyota, extending a long-standing collaboration between the two companies. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025 The Presidents have a long-standing tradition of winning, and 2024 was no exception. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025 Power couple Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos were honored for their long-standing commitment to education and uplifting Los Angeles’ youth and beyond. Event chairs Brian and Veronica Grazer presented the duo with the award onstage. Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 Charrington is a long-standing confidante and adviser to Tottenham’s majority shareholders. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 6 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 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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