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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This comes amid long-standing reports that Prince William is crafting his own blueprint for the next generation of working royals. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 14 June 2025 Additionally, the companies have taken things a step further in their long-standing partnership by announcing new joint venture media company, NBA Take-Two Media. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 June 2025 The Philippines is embroiled in a long-standing territorial dispute with China, which has expanded its maritime presence within the maritime zone of its U.S. defense treaty ally. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 Because independent agencies are creatures of Congress housed within the executive branch, there is long-standing disagreement among scholars about just how much power the president should have over them. Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 13 June 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 18 Jun. 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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