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 Congressional Gold Medal, which is struck from 24-karat gold, is the highest civilian award given by Congress to people who have made a major and long-standing impact on American history and culture. John Parkinson, ABC News, 26 June 2025 This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The working group is the latest development in a long-standing effort to repair the Camino de la Costa stairway. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Instead, those topics have been subbed out for some long-standing priorities for people who question vaccines. Pien Huang, NPR, 25 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 1 Jul. 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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