long-standing
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And as Campell and Doshi argue, the interests of America and its long-standing allies are more conjoined today than they have been in decades.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
These are referred to as “common law” claims that are long-standing and traditional but do not rely on a measure approved by the Legislature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The latest guidance upgrade, combined with personalization revenues ahead of plan, reinforces Ferrari’s long-standing track record of exceeding guidance and achieving strategic targets ahead of schedule, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Before the team could use the eruption as a dependable benchmark, Hasler needed to address a long-standing disagreement over exactly when Vesuvius erupted.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
The pharaohs of Egypt had a long-standing program to educate their daughters to prepare them to rule, and this was one of the traditions that the Ptolemies followed, too.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
