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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Benet, whose role building the Catalonian giant into a major sports can’t be understated, would have known his post was under threat after Mediapro lost a long-standing contract to produce LaLiga soccer matches. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025 In a letter sent to the students’ families, Castillo said the district appreciates its long-standing partnership with the police SROs. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The service focused on care of creation, a long-standing concern of the King’s and a topic which Pope Leo has highlighted early in his pontificate. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 If the musicians had gone on strike, 23 Broadway musicals would have been impacted, including long-standing mega earners, Wicked, Hamilton and The Lion King, as well as new musicals in previews, such as Chess and Queen of Versailles. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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