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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Money has been draining out of British TV drama for some time, but since the turn of the year, the plughole has suddenly come into sharp focus.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The alignment creating the Einstein Ring will remain for some time, allowing astronomers to continue studying it, Ishak says.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Black's exit had been speculated for months, with the leader of the House of Black having been absent from TV for some time.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Police in New York have been firing trackers at fleeing cars for some time now.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The alignment creating the Einstein Ring will remain for some time, allowing astronomers to continue studying it, Ishak says.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Black's exit had been speculated for months, with the leader of the House of Black having been absent from TV for some time.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Police in New York have been firing trackers at fleeing cars for some time now.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2025.
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