long-standing

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Jones said the lack of research on female athletes has been a long-standing issue, which encouraged her to take part in the study.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

All in all, it was a long-standing and uneasy truce where both sides complained while maintaining a grudging tolerance.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss