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Several friends of long standing said they did not know her given name.

It is a matter of long standing, yet one that I feel should be taken up between us.

Only a few old friends and an associate or two of long standing have the number.

It didn't come from a close friend or even a colleague of long standing.

They were both principals of long standing in the same district.

In most states, even employees of long standing may lose their jobs when they develop a serious health problem.

A loyal friend of long standing who always gave his best effort.

Some said it was a long standing and well documented issue of race in the military.

But there is another truth, longer standing though little recognized.

"I've been waiting for you to come up here and lead me down," the man said, as if they were friends of long standing.