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 Internal Revenue Services is reversing a long-standing policy and will now allow religious institutions to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status — a move that has divided faith leaders and advocacy groups. Lauren Costantino updated July 20, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025 The trend marks a departure from Iran's long-standing efforts to acquire arms from another strategic partner, Russia, whose ability to deliver on deals remains limited by its ongoing war in Ukraine and other geopolitical constraints. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 But many consider the replacement of a long-standing K-rail barrier a necessity. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 Closing Gaps in Crypto Oversight: A Regulatory Turning Point The GENIUS Act addresses long-standing concerns from regulators and policymakers about the lack of oversight in the stablecoin market. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 19 July 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 26 Jul. 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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