long-standing

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Among the most striking long-standing anti-US murals are those around the former US embassy in central Tehran, now a museum known as the "Den of Spies."

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Ashton had a long-standing creative partnership with veteran producer and actor Neil Zeiger, who persuaded Brian Cox that he should not only star in the film, but direct it.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Eastman’s attorney, Randall A. Miller, told the Associated Press that the court’s decision “departs from long-standing United States Supreme Court precedent protecting First Amendment rights, especially in the attorney discipline context.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Financial disparities and differences in spending can strain long-standing friendships, requiring careful navigation to maintain bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As part of a long-standing tradition, the Permian starters wore black shirts during practice and the subs wore white.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger