some while

Frequency: 6.78.1 per million words

Refers to a considerable or long duration of time.

whileADJECTIVE + NOUN

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some

Examples (10)

  • Things continued quiet for some while.
  • It took some while for the news to reach everyone.
  • She had been living abroad for some while before returning home.
  • After some while, he finally understood the complex instructions.
  • We waited for some while at the station, but the train was delayed.
  • The old house had stood empty for some while, falling into disrepair.
  • He pondered the question for some while before giving his answer.
  • It will be some while before the project is completed.
  • They discussed the matter for some while, trying to find a solution.
  • The doctor advised her to rest for some while to recover fully.