for (quite) some time
idiom
: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.
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Legacy, which has stood out as his most successful greatest hits compilation for some time now, dips a few spots on both the Official Albums chart and the Official Albums Streaming ranking.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Even though the Fed maintained its forecast for two cuts, economists noted that under the surface there were signs that the central bank is likely to stay on hold for some time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Councilmember Teresa Acosta said the council’s approval was the final step in a process that had been underway for some time, and that there was no chance for an amendment.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the CFRA strategist also noted potential differences this time, saying that uncertainty over trade and tariff policy — currently the biggest market overhang — could remain an issue for some time, as the rapid-fire policy changes from the Trump administration show no sign of abating.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Even though the Fed maintained its forecast for two cuts, economists noted that under the surface there were signs that the central bank is likely to stay on hold for some time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Councilmember Teresa Acosta said the council’s approval was the final step in a process that had been underway for some time, and that there was no chance for an amendment.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the CFRA strategist also noted potential differences this time, saying that uncertainty over trade and tariff policy — currently the biggest market overhang — could remain an issue for some time, as the rapid-fire policy changes from the Trump administration show no sign of abating.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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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 25 Mar. 2025.
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