fair while

Frequency: 6.57.8 per million words

Refers to a considerable or long duration of time.

whileADJECTIVE + NOUN

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fair

Examples (10)

  • It took a fair while to complete the complex project.
  • We waited for a fair while before the doctor finally called us in.
  • She's been living abroad for a fair while now.
  • The company has been in business for a fair while, establishing a strong reputation.
  • It might take a fair while to learn a new language fluently.
  • He stared at the painting for a fair while, lost in thought.
  • They debated the issue for a fair while before reaching a consensus.
  • Building a successful career often requires working hard for a fair while.
  • The ancient ruins have stood for a fair while, weathering many storms.
  • I haven't seen her in a fair while; I wonder how she's doing.