for (quite) some time
idiom
: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.
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The actor, 61, discussed the upcoming film on Tuesday, June 10, during a global press conference in Mexico City, including how a racing film has been on his mind for some time.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 June 2025
That vacant apartment will likely be empty for some time as the series continues.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Smith's jab at the Commanders is going to fester for some time, as the two teams don't square off until the later stages of the regular season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
This feature has been available on Android for some time.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 June 2025
That vacant apartment will likely be empty for some time as the series continues.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Smith's jab at the Commanders is going to fester for some time, as the two teams don't square off until the later stages of the regular season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
This feature has been available on Android for some time.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
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“For (quite) some time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20%28quite%29%20some%20time. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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