Sentence examples for long been from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

long beaten

long labeled

long benefited

long believed

long begun

"long been" is correct and can be used in written English
It is generally used to indicate that something has been happening or existing for a long time. For example, "The area has long been known for its scenic views."

Exact(60)

Corruption has long been systemic.

The Economist

It has long been Labatt's.

The New York Times - Sports

It has long been so.

Encyclopedia Britannica

This has long been known.

The Economist

Fracking has long been controversial.

Independent

Doubles have long been illegal.

The Economist

Bradley had long been a polarizing figure.

The New York Times - Sports

Some others have long been known.

The Economist

He had long been treated for diabetes.

The New York Times

This has long been an open scandal.

The New York Times

EUROPE has long been defiantly GM-free.

The Economist

More suggestions(10)

long issued

long prescribed

long participated

long belonged

long labelled

long inscribed

long born

long described

long worked

long investigated

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