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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Old Cap took a casual glance at the big sign on the trail, reading it quickly but, from his long experience, noticing every detail. — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Japan is another destination where my long experience truly shines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Here, Lynch reflects for Variety on how the years-long experience of being part of a high-profile litigation process shaped her early professional life. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Borsoi believes that the combination of Toprak and Miller, with his long experience of MotoGP, can be a winning one. — Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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