long-standing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Beattie said he had a long-standing relationship with Burrows and had persuaded him to join the party before he was selected to replace Colin Crawford as the MLA for North Antrim.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It has also led pollsters to question long-standing assumptions about the president’s floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The despair and hopelessness are a response to feeling powerless in the face of injustice and watching long-standing norms be routinely broken.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

And should Howard decide to scratch the horse, he knew that it would only confirm the long-standing belief that his horse was a “cripple.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand