for (quite) some time
idiom
: for a somewhat long time
She has been living there for (quite) some time.
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But analysts, officials and academics close to the political establishment had for some time mentioned both Raisi and Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as top contenders.
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TIME, 20 May 2024
In reality, though, the races in all but England have been over for some time.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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TIME, 20 May 2024
In reality, though, the races in all but England have been over for some time.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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