How to Use quite some time in a Sentence

quite some time

noun
  • It's been that way for quite some time.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 June 2026
  • And that has been true for quite some time.
    Scott Talley, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Truth is, Doubs has known for quite some time now.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Daniel won us our, my first race, our first race in quite some time.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The writing has been on the wall for quite some time now.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Tanking has not crossed this team’s mind in quite some time.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
  • That’s been the time frame under state law for quite some time.
    Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • That’s been the time frame under state law for quite some time.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This is Nicolas’ first film in quite some time.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • And it was expected to stay there for quite some time.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Tony’s been in that position for quite some time.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
  • That might well continue for quite some time.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The topic of turf and grass has been going on for quite some time.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • All of Miller’s innings have been that way for quite some time.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But that’s not expected for quite some time.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • The Fed has known about the slowing hiring for quite some time.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Water is a hot topic in Lisle and has been for quite some time.
    Tara Molina, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Kansas City’s been in the spotlight for quite some time.
    Joseph Hernandez march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Engagement rumors have been swirling around the pair for quite some time now.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This conflict with Unilever has been tearing him apart for quite some time now.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The pain of his career-ending college game will linger for quite some time.
    Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Kospi, which has risen around 90% this year, has been volatile for quite some time.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The Bachelor and its spinoffs have been in a flop era for quite some time now.
    Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Rodriguez, on the other hand, has been willing to speak her mind for quite some time.
    Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The franchise has built around a solid young core that has the talent to be good for quite some time.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The Grizzlies haven’t had a happy Morant in quite some time.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
  • And Sheppard has been preparing for it for quite some time.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Some economists say this low-gear state can continue for quite some time.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025

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