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at length

1. In great detail. I studied American modernism in college, so I can speak about Eliot's poetry at length.

2. For a long period of time. My father always lectures me at length about the dangers of living in the city.

3. Finally. At length, the sermon ended.

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at length

 

1. after some time; finally. At length, the roses bloomed, and the tomatoes ripened. And at length, the wizard spoke.

2. and at some length for quite a long time. He spoke to us about the problem at some length. He described the history of his village at length.

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at length

1. for a long time We have discussed at length the events that led to his suspension.

2. after a period of time At length, Nick realized that she was listening to the music more than she was listening to him.

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at length

1. In full, extensively. For example, The preacher went on at length about sin, or I have read at length about these cameras. [c. 1500]

2. After a long time, finally, as in At length the procession ended. [Early 1500s] Also see in the long run.

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at length

1. After some time; eventually: At length we arrived at our destination.

2. For a considerable time; fully: spoke at length about the court ruling.

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