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

Its first game against No. 14 Senegal — a longtime French colony — will be its toughest in group play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The presentation marked Apple CEO Tim Cook's final appearance at the company's annual Worldwide developers conference -- Cook will cede the reins to longtime executive John Ternus in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

At the time, the center was run by an energetic African American named Chris Holliday and governed by a board of trustees made up mostly of longtime Clarkston residents.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John