long-standing
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The findings, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, offer a possible solution to a long-standing paleontological mystery.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Jones said the lack of research on female athletes has been a long-standing issue, which encouraged her to take part in the study.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping is visiting long-standing ally North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, state media report.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The findings challenge the long-standing belief that prehistoric communities only passed briefly through high-altitude environments.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
He finally began accepting long-standing invitations he’d received to travel abroad.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
