long experience

noun

: a long period of time during which a person has done something (such as a job)
someone with long experience in the UN

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His long experience with top industry executives and A-list talent comes in handy when dealing with his Serpentine clientele. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The long experience of the United States in self-reliance has been followed by global entanglements which, while often brilliantly managed, have brought enormous disappointment and frustration. — Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 The show is built around him and his long experience covering Washington. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 With his long experience managing these programs, Hernon takes on that responsibility. — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for long experience

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“Long experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20experience. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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