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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They generally have the luxury of hearing the parties’ arguments at length and on their own timeline—with months if not years to review evidence and briefs and consider motions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
And of course it is worth remembering, as the committee discussed at length, that by this point the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador had already been publicly announced.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Cantwell logged 400 hours of combat flight experience, including missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, and he trained at length for hard parachute landings.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
In recent days, the fourth-year player has posted several videos on Instagram in which he speaks at length about his religious beliefs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
I walked away from the hut with him in my arms, and at length his sharp cries sank into soft whimpering and finally into silence.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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