at long last
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The better view is hurray for the bond market, as investors awake at long last from nearly two decades of financial repression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"It's not going to take away the upset. It's not going to bring him back. But at long last, he has got closure. They've got the blighters."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"It's extremely satisfying to have direct evidence to solve this mystery at long last!"
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
Under construction where Paradise Gardens and Pixar Pier meet, a “Coco”-inspired boat ride will give the park at long last a permanent home to recognize our state’s Latin culture and heritage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Her face pretty at long last, and Peris and all their old friends around her.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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