long-standing

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The weekend in Iran begins on Thursday, and Saturday is a long-standing national holiday.

From Barron's

Overall, the results challenge the long-standing idea that nova eruptions are single, impulsive events.

From Science Daily

Under China’s long-standing revenue-sharing system, foreign producers receive roughly 25% of box-office receipts — far less than they would earn in North America or in most other major markets.

From MarketWatch

To ensure fairness and accuracy, it is our long-standing practice to try to reach those who are part of our stories so that they have an opportunity to respond to them.

From Salon

Weekends in Iran begin on Thursdays, while this Saturday marks a long-standing national holiday.

From Barron's