quite some time

noun

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

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Though the display is new, officials have known about the wine for quite some time. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 Of course, the influence Bieber has on our wardrobes has been burgeoning for quite some time. Sophie Donovan, Glamour, 16 July 2026 North has been wearing her hair in different shades of blue for quite some time and was photographed rocking her current shade of turquoise at Paris Fashion Week last month. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The move felt intentional for a team that has lacked explosiveness and true home-run capability in the run game for quite some time. Kansas City Star, 11 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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