a (good) long while

noun

: a long time

I haven't seen her for a (good) long while.

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Then again, every time there’s a blown save – or, more accurately, every time Kirby Yates and, eventually, Tanner Scott walk through that bullpen gate for a good long while – Dodger fans will be thinking about all of those other relievers who changed hands this week. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025

The Chiefs have exercised their fifth-year option for him, as well as defensive end George Karlaftis, and no doubt would prefer to have each here for a good long while, if the right terms can be reached. —Vahe Gregorian july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025

In that case, Democrats nationally are likely to spend a good long while in the political wilderness. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

For a long while, Microsoft returning to classic IPs, Fable and Perfect Dark, felt like its two biggest pending games. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025