for+a+long+time
61long-lasting — adj continuing for a long time ≠ ↑short lived ▪ The impact of divorce on children can be long lasting. long lasting effect/result …
62long-lived — [ˌlɔŋ ˈlıvd US ˌlo:ŋ ˈlaıvd] adj living or existing for a long time ≠ ↑short lived ▪ Ostriches are long lived birds. ▪ the band s long lived appeal …
63long-lost — adj [only before noun] lost or not seen for a long time ▪ long lost treasures long lost brother/cousin/friend etc …
64long-awaited — long a|wait|ed [ ,lɔŋ ə weıtəd ] adjective a long awaited event has been expected for a long time: The long awaited decision on funding is due today …
65long-lived — [ lɔŋ lıvd ] adjective living or lasting for a long time: a long lived species long lived technology ─ opposite SHORT LIVED …
66time-tested — UK US adjective ► a time tested method or process has existed for a long time and is believed to work well: »a time tested strategy/technique/formula …
67long-serving — adj [only before noun] having a particular job or position for a long time ▪ a long serving member of the committee …
68time-honoured — time .honoured adj [only before noun] a time honoured method or custom is one that has existed for a long time ▪ Sharon became involved with music in the time honoured fashion through her family …
69long-running — adjective having continued for a long time: a long running dispute/conflict one of the longest running plays on Broadway …
70long-standing — adjective * having existed for a long time: a long standing tradition/arrangement/agreement …