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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However, David’s representatives held talks with West Ham’s hierarchy earlier this year and their interest has been long-standing, dating back to January 2021. Andy Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The South African government says its long-standing affirmative action laws are a cornerstone of its efforts to right the injustices of the white minority rule of apartheid, which denied opportunities to Blacks and other racial groups. Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Ross and Music with Friends have long-standing ties. Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 Allan said the Creative Investment Fund would be an evolution of the long-standing Indie Growth Fund, which has taken small stakes in companies including Warp Films, which made Netflix hit Adolescence. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 May 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 28 May. 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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