quite some time

noun

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

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The Dodgers have had the same guys on their team for quite some time, with some pieces added here and there. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 All of Miller’s innings have been that way for quite some time. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Trump hasn’t been a fan of Ukraine for quite some time now, so his alignment with Putin on Russia’s war is no longer surprising. Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026 Site Selection and Preparation When selecting a site for peonies, think of them as a tree that will remain in place for quite some time. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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