quite some time

noun

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

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The biggest constant in recent years for Jordan Brand is Michael Jordan’s beloved Air Jordan 4, which has been the label’s most popular model for quite some time now. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 Poole said the McCaysville water system was shut down for quite some time. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 In a post on social media, Pink shared that the show has been in the works for quite some time. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026 Some pass by quickly, others stay immersed for quite some time. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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