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quite some time

noun

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

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Tiger Woods' health has been a cause for concern among fans for quite some time now. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 This annual celebration is the kick-off to the holiday season and has been around for quite some time. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 American industry has been receiving significant hands-on direction from Democrats and Republicans for quite some time now. Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 Latrell Caples has been at Boise State University for quite some time. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.

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