quite some time

noun

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

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Once an effective sales methodology is established, startups can usually rely on it for quite some time. Raviraj Hegde, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The New York Yankees have had a huge hole in the starting rotation for quite some time now, but the problem just got much worse. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 Just take Merrell, for example: This outdoor footwear brand has been my go-to for comfortable hiking shoes for quite some time. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 Washington has been at the bottom of the NL East division for quite some time, owning a 37-53 record now with the loss on Sunday. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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