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Definition of Longstanding
1. Adjective. Having existed for a long time. "The longstanding conflict"
Definition of Longstanding
1. Adjective. Having persisted for an extended period of time. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Longstanding
Literary usage of Longstanding
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Medicare Provider Service Networks: Congressional Hearing edited by Michael Bilirakis (1999)
"For example, letters of credit and guarantees are longstanding practices in the
... The use of actuarial certifications is also a longstanding practice ..."
2. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1902)
"A woman, aged 38 years, of nervous habit, with a history of longstanding abdominal
trouble. During the previous 2 years she had passed considerable ..."
3. Report of the Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran/Contra Affair by Lee H. Hamilton, Daniel K. Inouye (1995)
"Eventually, Cooper decided that if Green represented anyone, it was Albert Hakim,
because Green referred to a longstanding business relationship with Hakim. ..."