for (quite) some time

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: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.

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Software developers are the ones filling in these gaps—and likely will be for some time. — Larry English, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 All utilities have been restored to the remaining homes in the neighborhood, Conway said, noting that crews will still be working in and around the neighborhood for some time. — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025 Axios reports that the trip is being considered for some time in mid May. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 The remains of Carolco ended up in litigation over debt for some time including tax evasion from Peter Hoffman. — Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for for (quite) some time

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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 4 Apr. 2025.

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