at long last
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The Arab world needs to step into that role at long last, nurturing a partner for peace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Zverev assumed the mantle as title favourite - and, despite the burden of expectation, has managed to deliver at long last.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
"It's extremely satisfying to have direct evidence to solve this mystery at long last!"
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
The new study suggests that Musk has turned, at long last, into a negative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
I repeat the same boring conversation with a dozen other Austrian leaders over the next hour, until at long last, Grandfather steps away from the unending stream of guests and pulls me aside.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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