quite a bit

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Recent Examples of quite a bit While inflation has made achieving billionaire status quite a bit easier over the years, data from the World Inequality Database shows that the share of wealth held by the top 1% has been rising for decades. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 Since this recipe uses quite a bit, expect to stand at the stove for seven to nine minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Archaeologists know quite a bit about Roman Paris, including settlements beneath today’s Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 In the middle, there’s quite a bit of stress and pressure on the consumer. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite a bit

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“Quite a bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quite%20a%20bit. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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