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for quite a long time vs for a quite long time

The correct phrase here is 'for quite a long time.' 'Quite' is an adverb that modifies 'long time,' and should come before the adjective 'long.' 'For a quite long time' isn't a common or correct English phrase.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"for quite a long time"

This phrase is used to indicate a significant or considerable duration of time. 'Quite' is an adverb that intensifies the meaning of 'long time.'

Examples:

  • I have known her for quite a long time.
  • They have been waiting for quite a long time.
  • He has been studying English for quite a long time.
  • She has been living in that city for quite a long time.
  • The project has been delayed for quite a long time.
  • Nov 9, 2019 ... “She's been working there for quite a long time.” t = more than…six?… years.
  • Nov 6, 2023 ... r/Genshin_Impact - i had her for quite a long time and I just noticed. 2.8K upvotes · 95 comments ...
  • Sep 25, 2015 ... ... for quite a long time." "I have been waiting for her to come back for quite a long while." (I will say that "quite a while," w/o the "long ...
  • Mar 8, 2020 ... I've been practicing Liszt's Orage for quite a long time, but I just noticed that why there are tie at the beginning? Why not just marked in ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... For quite a long time I have been focused on writing a lengthy and detailed article on different approaches to develop a robust ML model one ...
  • Nov 16, 2023 ... After being away for quite a long time I started back tonight. I forgot how much fun it was. I did the Halloween one. Loved it!
  • May 29, 2023 ... After being a “prospect” for quite a long time, today I got stepped into, “The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS)” West Coast branch.
  • Jul 26, 2022 ... “It made life hell for quite a long time because it split my loyalty.” Tim and Neil Finn on the making of their 'lost' masterpiece, 'Finn'.
  • Jan 26, 2024 ... 5214 likes, 322 comments - elimpix on January 26, 2024: "I've been sitting on this news for quite a long time, and finally I get to shout ...
  • Dec 30, 2013 ... Why was Windows for Workgroups 3.11 available for quite a long time? · My guess would be that embedded systems with Win 3.1 would require MUCH ...

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Quite' should come before the adjective 'long,' not after 'a.'

"for a quite long time"

  • Jul 3, 2018 ... You know a game is running for a quite long time when the artist is having a pretty big style change. · Comments Section · Community Info Section.
  • Jun 26, 2022 ... 3183 likes, 26 comments - hey_malicki on June 26, 2022: "Haven't updated my patreon for a quite long time. These two going to be a good ...
  • May 18, 2022 ... a webtoon which is on hiatus for a quite long time. Question. So....like any webtoon you are desperately waiting for to come back or a webtoon ...
  • Jan 22, 2021 ... unless the function is very simple. I've been searching for solutions for a quite long time now and my current understanding is that this is to ...
  • Oct 24, 2022 ... When I was little my DSi was for a quite long time my only company, earlier this year I found that it was no longer working, I was very ...
  • Feb 21, 2020 ... My dog was having this near her nose for a quite long time but today I saw that it has slightly got enlarged n another similar is protruding out ...
  • Mar 14, 2022 ... it seems like they have not been working on the project for a quite long time… We seek help to localize the interface and we intend to ...
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... I am using Make.com for a quite long time and familiar very much with the software , Today when i was working on a Scenario , the webhook ...
  • Aug 16, 2022 ... The scars that lie on me are the scars that lie to me, and for a quite long time, I've been believing those lies. So many scars and so many ...
  • Jun 8, 2018 ... Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM317 , TL431 , LM337 Hello dear Ti community. I was using LM317 for a quite long time in my cheaper circuits.

Alternatives:

  • for quite a long time
  • for a very long time
  • for an extremely long time
  • for a really long time
  • for a significantly long time

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