a good long

phrase

informal
: a very long
I haven't seen her for a good long time/while.

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And who wouldn’t want to stay a good long while here—especially to take maximum advantage of that 16,000-square-foot spa? Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Plus the actor had a good long run on a hit show. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Management sees 75% as a good long-term target for gross margin and is not currently aiming for a significantly higher level above 75%. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026 With the Kings in full-on playing-out-the-string mode, Sacramento will likely take a good long look at Raynauld over the final six weeks of the season. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a good long

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“A good long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20long. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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