Meaning & use

at long last

phrase·Academic

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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