long-standing

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However, nine months later Lord Mandelson was sacked after further revelations came to light about his long-standing friendship with Epstein.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It has also led pollsters to question long-standing assumptions about the president’s floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

As Dr. Furuya explained, the work helps bring a long-standing artistic intuition into the realm of science.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Co-CEO Erik Hirsch defends the accounting practice as long-standing industry standard, with 70% of returns from asset appreciation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Despite his fragile physical and mental health, William still had an unequaled breadth of cryptographic experience, as well as close and long-standing friendships with key people in European intelligence circles.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield