for so long a time

adverb

For a very long time.

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Meanings

adverbfor so long a time (not comparable)
  1. datednot comparableuncommonFor a very long time.
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APA

for so long a time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20so%20long%20a%20time

MLA

“for so long a time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20so%20long%20a%20time. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “for so long a time,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20so%20long%20a%20time.

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