at long last
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The headline on this item is a downer, but there’s actually some good news here, because at long last university faculty are pushing back against the relentless degradation of educational standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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
Four weeks later, she was at long last a Grand Slam singles champion.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
Cleopatra departed from her stay at Tarsus free of all rivals at long last.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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