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longstanding

[ lawng-stan-ding, long- ]

adjective

  1. existing or occurring for a long time:

    a longstanding feud.

    Synonyms: , ,



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Word History and Origins

Origin of longstanding1

First recorded in 1595–1605; long 1 + standing
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Example Sentences

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But in line with longstanding royal practice, it was owned under the names of other people or companies, acting on his behalf as so-called "nominees".

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It is the longstanding policy of successive governments not to comment on the activity of the Special Forces.

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Ackman’s comments, made on X on April 6, highlighted Cantor Fitzgerald’s longstanding role as a major player in the bond market and pointed to the firm’s indirect and direct positions in fixed income as problematic.

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Instead, under longstanding policies, these immigrants have been allowed to remain in the U.S. with the condition that they checked in with ICE agents regularly to show they were working and staying out of trouble.

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There has been a longstanding rumour that rock legend Jimi Hendrix is responsible for the parakeets coming to the UK.

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