quite a bit

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: a considerable amount

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The headband stretches and contorts quite a bit, then snaps right back to its original position. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 While the hitting clearly did their job for the Brewers, the bullpen deserves quite a bit of credit as well. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Throughout the year, these frugal teams have accomplished quite a bit while matching up against the league’s high rollers. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 That celebration undoubtedly would last quite a bit longer than his trips around the bases. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quite a bit

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