long-standing

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"The study demonstrates how combining geological analysis with computer modeling can help resolve long-standing questions about how Stonehenge was built."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

China's leader Xi Jinping is visiting long-standing ally North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, state media report.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Researchers found evidence that oleic acid may encourage tumor growth in pancreatic cancer, a result that surprised the team because of the fatty acid's long-standing reputation as a heart-healthy dietary fat.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

For many, the recent debate marks a broader shift in Bollywood, with younger professionals and established stars alike beginning to challenge the long-standing norms.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They merely wanted the city to take some small but substantive steps toward resolving these long-standing issues.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson