at last

1. Also, at long last. After a long time, finally, as in At last the speeches ended and dinner was served, or Harry's got his degree at long last. The first term dates from about 1200, the variant from the early 1500s. Also see at length, def. 2.

Example Sentences

The stock was soaring 12.4% in afternoon trading, at last check.

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“Well, it’s nice to meet you, Roz the robot,” he said at last.

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And his standout performances haven't been limited to club football - his overhead kick in stoppage time against Slovakia at last year's Euros was just one example of him rising to the occasion for his country.

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Shares were up 0.4% in after-hours trading Thursday, at last check.

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Dell’s stock was up more than 3% on Thursday, at last check.

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