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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Newby described how he talked to Farooq at length about his own problems to try to make him feel better about himself.
From BBC
Suranovas replied at length and, when he was released on remand recently, agreed to meet.
From BBC
I went to them and petted them and soothed them and at length they accepted the fire.
From Literature
The boy did, going on at length about every nitty-gritty detail of the epic battle.
From Literature
But the tankers hauling oil and fuel through the Strait of Hormuz have never been disrupted at length.
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