long-standing

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However, nine months later Lord Mandelson was sacked after further revelations came to light about his long-standing friendship with Epstein.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

As Dr. Furuya explained, the work helps bring a long-standing artistic intuition into the realm of science.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Co-CEO Erik Hirsch defends the accounting practice as long-standing industry standard, with 70% of returns from asset appreciation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Crime and homelessness are down, and a long-standing brickyard will soon make way for a mixed-use development.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It was a place where neighbor loved helping neighbor, based on a long-standing tradition that ranchers always left their homes unlocked because you never knew who might need to borrow something or cook a meal.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger