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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Maguire said, smiling, as he spoke at length about his career so far and hopes for the future to journalists at the club's training camp in Maynooth, 20 miles outside Dublin.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
They have twice been questioned at length by public prosecutors and lawyers for the civil parties.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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
Huang talked at length about Vera Rubin at the CES conference in January, and The Wall Street Journal reported last month that the new Groq chip would be unveiled at the conference.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
When they rose at length and moved in the direction of the door, Poirot sprang up and followed them.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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