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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Gitlin’s ascension comes as Trailer Park Group, the long-standing, Clio Award-winning marketing agency that was the big player in the trailer and key art field, shuttered several key divisions earlier this month and is laying off around 150 positions. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 The tension between these groups is long-standing, with activists often accusing members of industry of being more focused on money than justice. William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 Social Security’s math problem is long-standing—and chronically ignored by Congress. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 Some aspects of the disarray are long-standing. Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026 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 May. 2026.

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long-standing

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

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