long-standing

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While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected way the immune system can attack cancer, a finding that challenges a long-standing principle in immunology and could lead to new approaches for cancer treatment and bone marrow transplantation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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 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

I pulled a long-standing string I had into BinarTREE, one of the major manufacturers of cell phone towers.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin