at long last
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"It's extremely satisfying to have direct evidence to solve this mystery at long last!"
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The company’s presence in the lives of millions of Americans has only grown more prevalent in the past decade, the period when Ned’s daughter at long last succeeded him as Fidelity’s chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Next summer's World Cup, at long last, is starting to feel very real.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
Seemingly at long last, Ansari’s debut opens Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
He might well have guessed why his son was coming home at long last, and acted accordingly.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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