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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The relationship between royalty and the Olympics is close and long-standing, with many monarchy members partaking in the competition with varying degrees of success. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026 Warsh’s theory of the case is built in part on his long-standing criticism of the Fed’s massive balance sheet. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026 The proposal would clash with the Constitution’s long-standing framework that grants states primary authority over election administration, and underscored Trump’s continued efforts to upend voting rules ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Ana Ceballos follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2026 But the involvement of avant-garde artists with advertising is in fact rich, complex, and long-standing, encompassing a full century of collaborations, critiques, and reworkings of all sorts. Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 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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