quite some time

noun

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

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The public may not know exactly what happened for quite some time as aviation authorities conduct a full investigation, Brauchle said. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Although the Bills came up short in the AFC Championship Game, Allen’s 2024 campaign, now dubbed an MVP year, will be remembered fondly among Bills fans for quite some time. Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025 Rumors about the iPhone SE 4 have been circulating for quite some time. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2025 Lisa had been battling abdominal issues for quite some time. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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