at length
Idioms-
In full, extensively. For example, The preacher went on at length about sin , or I have read at length about these cameras . [c. 1500]
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After a long time, finally, as in At length the procession ended . [Early 1500s] Also see in the long run .
Example Sentences
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On Substack, writer Scott Mills took a deep dive into the public details of the Chopra-Epstein relationship, writing at length about his sense of “heartbreak.”
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Mr. Epstein writes at length about how Virginia Woolf used creative constraints to develop her modernist novels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Jeglertz vowed to introduce "adventurous, possession-based" football and has spoken at length about his desire to bring the best out of each player.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Ralston obtained from the Reid archive the new leader’s prepared remarks for a private meeting of Senate Democrats, and quotes the “extraordinary” text at length.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
‘How long have you known this?’ asked Frodo at length.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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