quite some time

noun

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

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And luckily for us, the substitution has been around for quite some time. Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 While the primary issue of the 2024 presidential campaign focused on the economy and inflation, many fear that reductions in the cost of food and other essentials may not be seen for quite some time. Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 This move is emblematic of the broader backlash against DEI initiatives in the U.S. from the conservative movement that has actively been seeking to dismantle programs aimed at promoting racial and gender equity, for quite some time. Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 18 Feb. 2025 And Green, who had been imploring the team’s front office to find a two-way player of this ilk and edge for quite some time, is fully embracing Butler as a foundational member of this storied squad. Sam Amick, The Athletic, 16 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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