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Long-standing efforts to develop the site as a mixed-used facility with commercial space never materialized and delayed design and construction.
One of the best things for D.C. in decades Philip Kennicott 2011
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Long-standing traditions and differences cannot, in Bratton's view, be an excuse for what he has identified as "parochial" thinking.
Overrated and overpaid but not over here, thanks | Catherine Bennett 2011
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Long-standing skills of buying clothing, such as assessing quality or looking at labels, were junked in favour of getting our hands on what was new as we adjusted to the thrill of swapping two wardrobe seasons a year for upwards of 20.
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Long-standing National Park Service regulations prohibit camping in the park and the use of temporary structures for camping, the letter said, according to a photo of it posted on Twitter.
Another Occupy D.C. Encampment Cleared Melanie Trottman 2012
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Long-standing tension between the Lendu and Hema peoples has fueled the conflict.
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Long-standing brands such as Kraft's Miracle Whip, FTD and Western Union are creating marketing for a new consumer mind-set to try to boost sales.
Ad Track: Kraft, FTD, Western Union adjust ads for recession 2009
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Long-standing political parties and organizations should for now put aside their own agendas and place their priorities on building a stable bridge to Egypt's democratic future.
Ahmed Zewail: Transitioning From Revolution to a New Egypt Ahmed Zewail 2011
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Long-standing oversight going back years meant tour operator's accounts system were failing to allow for cash discounts
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Long-standing advice to consumers to freeze food on the day of purchase is to be changed by a leading supermarket chain, as part of a national initiative to further reduce food waste.
Sainsbury's changes food freezing advice in bid to cut food waste 2012
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Long-standing critics of Muslim American organizations have blasted King for including "apologists" such as Ellison, one of two Muslims elected to Congress.
Anxiety on all sides of upcoming House hearing on radicalization of U.S. Muslims 2011
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