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Jyoti Basu went on to become India's longest-serving chief minister until he stepped down in 2000.
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Let's not even mention Italy's longest-serving prime minister.
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If he quits this summer, as many believe likely, he will have been one of the longest-serving defense secretaries since the post was created in 1947.
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Jyoti Basu went on to become India's longest-serving chief minister until he stepped down in 2000.
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John Paul Stevens has said that he never felt the need to break any records, but judging by his legendary vigor it seems highly likely that he could have shattered the record for longest-serving Supreme Court justice if he had wanted to.
Stevens reaction: Justice had 'legendary vigor' -McConnell 2010
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If he quits this summer, as many believe likely, he will have been one of the longest-serving defense secretaries since the post was created in 1947.
Robert Gates: Congress Dumping 'Crisis On My Doorstep' AP 2011
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“We fight dirty,” said Takashi, one of the longest-serving members of the Hong Kong unit.
Filth and Splendor: A Love Story Marshall Moore 2011
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“We fight dirty,” said Takashi, one of the longest-serving members of the Hong Kong unit.
Filth and Splendor: A Love Story Marshall Moore 2011
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Sir John Rose, one of the UK's leading and longest-serving industrialists, is to step down as chief executive of aircraft engine group Rolls-Royce after 14 years at the helm.
John Rose to quit Rolls-Royce after 14 years at helm Tim Webb 2010
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Let's not even mention Italy's longest-serving prime minister.
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