at last

Idioms  

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.

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Kojima's post-apocalyptic "Death Stranding 2" was considered a top contender at last year's Game Awards in Los Angeles, and "Physint" has been billed as a return to his spy-game roots.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Filipino tennis sensation knocked out three Grand Slam champions at last year’s Miami Open and arrives in New York ranked No. 18, the highest-ranked female Southeast Asian player in history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said it plainly at last month’s press conference.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

“Even when you just say, ‘All right, looking at last week, Ty did a great job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

But the vision comes again and again until at last I somehow reconcile myself by thinking it is all right because the flames do not hurt the dogs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Related Words

• already
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