Long-standing

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Having existed for a long time; of long standing..

Definitions by Sense

1. Having existed for a long time; of long standing.
2. Having been done for long enough time to become convention.

Example Sentences

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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• longer-standing
• more long-standing
• longest-standing
• most long-standing
• longstanding

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