long-standing

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However, Russia, a long-standing ally of Iran, as well as China could still veto the text.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Gen Z protests "tapped into a deep, long-standing frustration with the way things have been run", said KP Khanal, who was fielded by the RSP and won a seat in the Kailali district.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This discovery challenges long-standing views that placed neurons at the center of fear processing and suggests new ways to approach conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

As Coleman notes, “I would see if it’s part of a long-standing pattern and think about the psychological cost to you.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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