long-standing

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“Across the Ages,” the first truly comprehensive Celtic art survey in the U.S., redresses that long-standing prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

These observations are expected to provide important new data that could help resolve the long-standing disagreement over how fast the universe is expanding.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

“But even if it’s more legend than fact, it speaks to the long-standing connection between pretzels and Vienna, where they remain a beloved part of the city’s culinary and cultural identity.”

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“We exercise a long-standing policy where we discuss any potential law enforcement related information, if/when that ever occurs, directly with law enforcement authorities only,” Ortiz said in an emailed statement Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

My long-standing opposition to communism was breaking down.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela