a good long

idiom

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

Examples of a good long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Swift was content with her privacy with Alwyn for a good long while. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024 First things first: Take a good long look at your wardrobe and see what’s been repeatedly tossed to the back or crumpled in a ball. Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 2 May 2024 The child’s upset was so understandable that the audience laughed for a good long while. Trish Deitch, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024 Something that would stick around for a good long while. Nadeen Currie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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