Long-standing

"Long-standing" in a Sentence (13 examples)

The new law has done away with the long-standing custom.

It is difficult to suddenly put aside a long-standing love.

The high-density urban coastal corridor from Washington, DC, north to Boston is one of the most developed environments in the world, containing a massive, complex, and long-standing network of supporting infrastructure. The Northeast also has a vital rural component.

This is a long-standing problem.

Parker Solar Probe will set its sights on the corona to solve long-standing, foundational mysteries of our Sun.

The Roman Space Telescope is set for launch in the next five years and will investigate long-standing astronomical mysteries, such as the force behind the universe’s expansion, and search for distant planets beyond our solar system.

Beyond the current global slowdown, the world faces several long-standing economic challenges.

In interviews with conservative media and talk shows and a January 15 op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Pack defended his actions, saying he was working to address long-standing security concerns at the agency and perceived liberal bias in VOA content.

I've noticed several Tatoeba admins have recently changed their long-standing profile pics. A seemingly interesting if ultimately irrelevant coincidence.

When Germany’s long-standing chancellor, Angela Merkel, steps down following federal elections later this month, it will mark the end of an era, not only for Germany but also for the European Union.

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Forty-five years ago, Crewe was witnessing the first year of the revised timetable associated with the 'Electric Scots' services, following inauguration of through London-Glasgow electric running in May 1974. Except for Euston-North Wales traffic, the long-standing practice of motive power changing at Crewe had ended.

“As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy for use of the death penalty, which was part of his tough-on-crime rhetoric during the 2024 campaign.

Long-standing custom calls for referring to the town chairman as mayor, even though we don't have a mayor.

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