long-standing

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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

By combining highly efficient light capture with a sensitive quantum detection mechanism, the work marks a significant step toward overcoming long-standing challenges in terahertz technology.

From Science Daily • May 31, 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

During sentencing at Northampton Crown Court, prosecutor Adrian Langdale KC described the defendant's friendship with Glynn as a "long-standing imbalanced relationship".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Pompey asked to meet with the king to remind him of their long-standing family and political ties and to request a safe harbor and support.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby