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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'good while' is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is typically used as an expression meaning “for a reasonably long period of time,” or to mean “not too long, but plenty long enough.” For example, you could say, “I've been living in this town for a good while.”
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We were talking for a good while".
Most likely to: Sound good while tripping.
Least likely to: Sound good while swimming.
It took him a good while to stop.
Low yields could be here for a good while yet.
He'd had gray hair for a good while.
"We chased her a good while," the witness said.
For a good while, I was going through full workouts.
We worked a good while at putting things to rights.
He's been gone for a good while now".
I will remember this exhibition a good while.
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