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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock Similar to Butter Bell, Le Creuset is a long-standing brand known for its kitchenware that cooks can’t get enough of.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Jodi Picoult’s New Historical Fiction Takes on Sexism Through the Ages: ‘Little Has Changed in 400 Years’ (Exclusive)
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Green Apple Books
Green Apple Books is a long-standing pillar in the San Francisco community.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock Similar to Butter Bell, Le Creuset is a long-standing brand known for its kitchenware that cooks can’t get enough of.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Jodi Picoult’s New Historical Fiction Takes on Sexism Through the Ages: ‘Little Has Changed in 400 Years’ (Exclusive)
33 of 35
Green Apple Books
Green Apple Books is a long-standing pillar in the San Francisco community.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-standing
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“Long-standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-standing. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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