a (good) long while

noun

: a long time
I haven't seen her for a (good) long while.

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Unlike your oven, which can go for a long while without a good cleaning, your air fryer basket needs a scrub down after each use. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 Arsenal were a total basket case for a long while, due in part to their executive structure and in part to the loss of Wenger. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 Available in a whopping 11 colors, they’re designed to get softer with each wash and last you a good long while (which is great, considering the price point). Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024 As for Alphabet and Meta, the wait could continue for a long while. Ari Levy, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a (good) long while 

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“A (good) long while.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20%28good%29%20long%20while. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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