at long last
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At long last, the job market might be giving the Class of 2026 an early graduation present.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
At long last, two separate juries have reached the same conclusion.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
At long last, the Big Dog was no more.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
“I will fix all of that and fast. At long last, this nation, our national nightmare will end.”
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024
At long last, my mother and father could again talk with each other one on one.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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