Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with long-standing in British Collocation
long-standing
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
relationship or connection
association
collaboration
connection
friendship
link
partnership
relationship
The university has long-standing links with Turin university.
problem or illness
illness
injury
issue
problem
Midfielder Damian Lacey is another definite absentee after his long-standing foot problem flared up again.
person
client
customer
friend
member
partner
supporter
He is an active and long-standing member of the golf club.
interest or involvement
commitment
concern
interest
involvement
We have a long-standing commitment to education.
way of doing something
policy
practice
tradition
The long-standing tradition of giving sweets to celebrate special occasions such as weddings was started centuries ago in Italy.
an opinion, based on what you have done
history
record
reputation
This hotel has a long-standing reputation for good food and wine.
disagreement/agreement
agreement
debate
dispute
The invasion was the result of a long-standing territorial dispute.
experience or knowledge
experience
expertise
She has long-standing experience of project development.