quite some time

noun

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

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The Kospi, which has risen around 90% this year, has been volatile for quite some time. David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Warm Gray Even though we've all been told gray is on its way out for quite some time, it's been a slow burn. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 This will keep the Fed on hold for quite some time, until conditions allow for a cut. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The team took up residence in the attacking third for a quite some time ahead and kept the press going even after Germany's attempts to clear. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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