Even airlines whose longstanding loyalty programs are transactional, are testing new kinds of perks and fresh ways to earn them.
The influential political consultant Gleb O. Pavlovsky, whose longstanding contract with the Kremlin was severed this spring, gave one of the sharpest comments.
The Liberals, whose longstanding support of Mr. Giuliani had alienated many Democrats, faced an internal battle over which side to take.
The casino venture still needs the approval of Gov. George E. Pataki, whose longstanding support for the project is now open to question, and possibly the State Legislature.
Mr. Annan, a special representative of the United Nations and the Arab League, planned to confer this weekend with diplomats from Russia and China, whose longstanding support for Mr. Assad has shown strains.
"With many of these leaders, it's a reunion as opposed to an introduction," said Mr. Flaherty, whose longstanding relationships with social conservatives often predate even Mr. Romney's 2008 campaign.
Mr. Glock's award, characterized as a protest by some who voted for him in the union-sponsored contest, is an apt symbol for a police force whose longstanding problems seem to be getting worse by the day.
These are the Spurs we're talking about, the team whose longstanding cornerstone (Tim Duncan) is nicknamed "The Big Fundamental," who has hung four title banners in 14 seasons while drawing some of the lowest playoff television ratings in league history.
