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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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for quite a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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 ...

for a quite long time

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

  • 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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