for (quite) some time
idiom
: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.
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Indeed, the connection the Swifties feel toward the pop star is palpable, and the singer is expected to remain at the top of the charts for some time with her fans bolstering her.
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Julia MacCary, Variety, 23 June 2024
The witness said the man wandered around near the ride for some time before entering a restricted gate.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The duo has been discussing the teams’ friendly rivalry, as the two NWSL teams in the Northeast, for some time.
—Asli Pelit, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Plus, projects that have been in the works for some time may be ready for a reveal.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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Julia MacCary, Variety, 23 June 2024
The witness said the man wandered around near the ride for some time before entering a restricted gate.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The duo has been discussing the teams’ friendly rivalry, as the two NWSL teams in the Northeast, for some time.
—Asli Pelit, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Plus, projects that have been in the works for some time may be ready for a reveal.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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“For (quite) some time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20%28quite%29%20some%20time. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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