quite some time

noun

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

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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 Not many dynasty fantasy football managers have been willing to trade Justin Jefferson for quite some time. Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Caitlin Clark’s impending signature shoe debut is the most anticipated in the sport for quite some time. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Ray’s outing was the best that the veteran left-hander has looked in quite some time. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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