long-standing
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The researchers say their model builds on long-standing evolutionary theories of aging.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“Even when we disagree, I’ve never doubted Mayor Bass and her long-standing commitment to the community,” Soto-Martínez said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Still, long-standing constraints on yuan use remain, including restrictions on capital convertibility and financial market access.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Still, experts caution that a name change alone will not resolve long-standing gaps in research funding, clinical training or access to care.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
It also called for punishment of the bus driver and insisted on clarification of the long-standing city bus rule—constantly ignored by drivers—that said no rider had to give up a seat unless another was available.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
