quite some time

noun

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

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Smotherman, a former standout at SMU, defeated Seamus Power in a three-hole playoff in what was among the more unique finishes seen on the PGA Tour in quite some time. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Even though negotiations are already underway, a resolution is not expected to be reached for quite some time. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Japanese producers have been co-producing with their East Asian neighbors in Taiwan and South Korea for quite some time but have recently been venturing further afield into Southeast Asia and Europe. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 As has been the case for quite some time, the base Kindle has ads on its lock screen. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite some time

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