Meaning & use
at long last
After a long delay or period of waiting; finally.
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At long last, the rain stopped and the sun broke through the clouds.
At long last, the two rival companies reached an agreement after years of legal battles.
A note on using this word
Emphasizes relief or impatience after a long wait, stronger in tone than the plain word finally.
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