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.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • That’s been the time frame under state law for quite some time.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is Nicolas’ first film in quite some time.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • But by the looks of it, those will be few and far between for quite some time.
    — Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
  • And it was expected to stay there for quite some time.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Everybody in my world has known about it for quite some time.
    — Dave Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • This has been a gleam in scientists’ eyes for quite some time.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
  • The topic of turf and grass has been going on for quite some time.
    — Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Honest observers have known for quite some time that that is the case.
    — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 2 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • And that’s where the focus is and will remain for us for quite some time.
    — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • 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, 5 July 2025
  • Paris Hilton has had her daughter's adorable name in mind for quite some time.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Boys and kids love Minecraft and have been waiting for this movie for quite some time.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 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
  • LaVine has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Kansas City’s been in the spotlight for quite some time.
    — Joseph Hernandez march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This is our best collection of one-liners from the girls in quite some time.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Valerian might be new to you, but it’s been around for quite some time.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023

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