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at last

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  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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That was addressed in a presentation at last month’s owners meetings by JW Johnson of the Haslam Sports Group, who oversees the business strategy of the Browns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Last year New Glenn at last took flight—and mostly worked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Starlink, at last count, had more than 10 million subscribers.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

When at last the door opened the major came out on his own.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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