for a while
Example Sentences
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We’ve seen this trend from Thomas for a while.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Intel shares won’t automatically trade with semiconductor shares for a while.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“When the time comes to direct, I will stop acting completely for a while so that I can transition to directing.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It is words Rangers fans have heard for a while now.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
But, in another way, I felt as if we were closer to each other than we had been for a while.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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