longtime

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Leaders’ visions of a once-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity collide with longtime residents’ desire to hold on to their quiet way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Hydee Feldstein Soto, a longtime critic of Venice Dell who lost her bid for reelection last week, did not return an email asking if the city would appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He travelled with his wife and several other top officials for a two-day trip he said aimed to bring ties between the longtime partners to "new heights".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Speaking to AD, Williams credited her sister and longtime doubles teammate for helping her to create the perfect home for her family.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

When she completed her associate’s degree, she decided to pursue her and her parents’ longtime dream of completing her bachelor’s.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore