quite some time

noun

: a long period of time
I haven't seen her for quite some time.

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And then obviously this continued for quite some time. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 The Smashing Pumpkins frontman launched 'The Magnificent Others' podcast earlier this month Comments Billy Corgan had toyed with the idea of a podcast for quite some time. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 In what would be her last starring role in a big-budget studio film for quite some time, Moore is at her steely best as Jordan O’Neil, the first female to go through Navy SEAL training. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025 While Coffee Bean has been a signature roast at Happier Grocery for quite some time, a collaboration between clothing brand Adanola and Happier Grocery is pivotal. Essence, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quite some time

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“Quite some time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quite%20some%20time. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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