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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C.K. riffs at length about the bags under his eyes, the existential terror of waking up and the absurdity of putting his father in a retirement home.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Weinstein spoke at length with the Hollywood Reporter in March about carrying out his sentence: “It’s Rikers Island and it’s hell.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
He beamed as spoke at length about the renovations, and vowed that the forthcoming Independence Day festivities would be "the greatest show of all."
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 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
One had a great array of slaves; and at length, we decided to approach one, claiming that we had newly run away, and request he bring us clothing.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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