at last

Idioms  

1. Also, at long last. After a long time, finally, as in At last the speeches ended and dinner was served, or Harry's got his degree at long last. The first term dates from about 1200, the variant from the early 1500s. Also see at length, def. 2.

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at last

Admirers cheered that the court had at last vindicated Andrew Johnson.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

Kojima's post-apocalyptic "Death Stranding 2" was considered a top contender at last year's Game Awards in Los Angeles, and "Physint" has been billed as a return to his spy-game roots.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

USC football announced its attendance at last Saturday’s game was 51,144.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

A closer look at last season's statistics suggests Martinez produced stronger underlying numbers than Sanchez despite making more errors leading to goals.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

But the vision comes again and again until at last I somehow reconcile myself by thinking it is all right because the flames do not hurt the dogs.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Related Words

• already
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