quite some time

noun

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

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The 2027 draft class could be one of the most highly anticipated in quite some time. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Archetype was founded in 2019, so Exodus has been brewing and evolving for quite some time. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Celebrities and professional athletes from outside the ring have been a part of the pro wrestling world for quite some time. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The Bearcats could stay in Texas’ largest classification for quite some time, barring any significant enrollment cutoff changes; Aledo ISD doesn’t expect to develop a second high school for the foreseeable future. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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