at long last
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"It's extremely satisfying to have direct evidence to solve this mystery at long last!"
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
More important, he or someone else needs to offer at long last a convincing plan to revive British confidence and economic vitality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Maskell said she was glad there had been a public debate about the issue and "now disabled people should feel empowered to have their voice at long last in an ableist parliament".
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
And then there was, at long last for Ojai, the elephant in the minimalism room, the iconic California composer Terry Riley.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
This time, at long last, the trial was in earnest.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()