quite some time

noun

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

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For quite some time, Gunn was planning a Peacemaker spinoff based on Viola Davis’ Suicide Squad boss Amanda Waller. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025 But to take your best friend's Holocaust survival story and pass it off as your own for quite some time seems indefensible. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Closest mailbag submission to my hometown of New Glarus in quite some time. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 Sage Green We've all been told that gray is outdated for quite some time now, which is why some homeowners have started opting for its slightly more interesting cousin, sage green. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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