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
There’s a fight for the soul of the city that’s been going on for some time, between Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) and the town’s reigning visionary, Caesar Catilina (Adam Driver).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
European productivity, or output per worker, has been lagging the U.S. for some time, but has really fallen behind since the onset of the global financial crisis of 2007-2008.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
Even the decision to perform Spring Awakening came from the actors themselves after the musical, which had been in the wheelhouse of potential productions for some time, was finally put to a vote within the company.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
After volunteering with the organization for some time, Serna was asked to become a parent leader to support other families and mothers like her.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
Disney has been offering a bundle of its separate streaming services for some time, blending Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Superchunk’s No Pocky For Kitty didn’t credit Albini (at his own suggestion), while he was listed as ‘Some Fuckin Derd Niffer’ on Slint’s 1989 debut LP, Tweez, released by micro indie Jennifer Hartman Records and largely unnoticed for some time afterwards.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 May 2024
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
There’s a fight for the soul of the city that’s been going on for some time, between Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) and the town’s reigning visionary, Caesar Catilina (Adam Driver).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
European productivity, or output per worker, has been lagging the U.S. for some time, but has really fallen behind since the onset of the global financial crisis of 2007-2008.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
Even the decision to perform Spring Awakening came from the actors themselves after the musical, which had been in the wheelhouse of potential productions for some time, was finally put to a vote within the company.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
After volunteering with the organization for some time, Serna was asked to become a parent leader to support other families and mothers like her.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
Disney has been offering a bundle of its separate streaming services for some time, blending Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Superchunk’s No Pocky For Kitty didn’t credit Albini (at his own suggestion), while he was listed as ‘Some Fuckin Derd Niffer’ on Slint’s 1989 debut LP, Tweez, released by micro indie Jennifer Hartman Records and largely unnoticed for some time afterwards.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 May 2024
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