for (quite) some time
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: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Astronomers have been aware of cosmic vampires, dead stars that hungrily strip plasma from victim stars, for some time.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
Lednicky has been studying mule deerpox virus transmission for some time, and the shrew offered a surprise research opportunity related to his team's work.
—New Atlas, 14 July 2025
Gmail has had the perfect defensive protection for some time as well: one-click unsubscribe.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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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 24 Jul. 2025.
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