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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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. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 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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