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At length

/[æʔ ˈlɛŋθ]/ prep_phrase

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Adverb
  1. 1
    in a lengthy or prolix manner wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    For a long time; extensively.

    "He went on at great/long length about his supposed qualifications."

  2. 2
    At last, finally, eventually. dated, formal

    "She led us through the tunnels for some time, until at length we reached a small door in the rock."

  3. 3
    In full; without omission or abbreviation. archaic

    "The proceedings of Congress are not given, since they are inserted at length in the "Congressional Globe;" but the principal bills are noticed under the date of their passage."

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