long-standing
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This finding helps clarify a long-standing question about how the skin maintains itself.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
The two characters - long-standing icons of the games - are martial artists who trained under the same teacher before their relationship went sour.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
And as Campell and Doshi argue, the interests of America and its long-standing allies are more conjoined today than they have been in decades.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
These are referred to as “common law” claims that are long-standing and traditional but do not rely on a measure approved by the Legislature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
I was selected captain of the team, played number one in singles and doubles and led the school to several important victories against long-standing rivals.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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