long-standing

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The findings, published in the Cambridge University Press journal Antiquity, show that the helmets were manufactured between the late 14th and early 15th centuries, completely overturning their long-standing Roman classification.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

For India, the visit reflects a long-standing view that strategic interests in Myanmar outweigh concerns about the nature of the government in Nay Pyi Taw.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“The Mbundu and the Kongo tribes have a long-standing civil war there, Rachel. Agostinho Neto led the Mbundu to victory, because he had the most popular support.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver