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The best an American can look forward to is the lonely pleasure of one who stands at long last on a chilly and inhospitable mountaintop where few have been before, where few can follow and where few will consent to believe he has been.
George F. Kennan

Meaning of "at long last" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AT LONG LAST

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AT LONG LAST

at issue
at knife-point
at large
at last
at least
at leisure
at length
at liberty
at livery
at loggerheads
at market
at most
at odds
at once
at one
at one blow
at one time
at one´s back
at one´s elbow
at one´s fingertips

WORDS THAT END LIKE AT LONG LAST

at last
ballast
bioplast
blast
bomb blast
breathe one´s last
chloroplast
Elastoplast
fibroblast
first and last
from first to last
last
oblast
osteoblast
osteoclast
outlast
paddy last
protoplast
the last
trophoblast

Synonyms and antonyms of at long last in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «at long last» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AT LONG LAST

Find out the translation of at long last to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of at long last from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «at long last» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

终于
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

por fin
570 millions of speakers

English

at long last
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर लंबे समय तक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بعد طول انتظار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наконец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

finalmente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দীর্ঘ দীর্ঘ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

enfin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pada akhirnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schließlich und endlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ついに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마침내 에서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing pungkasan suwene
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tại lâu nhất
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடைசி வரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लांब गेल्यावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sonunda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

finalmente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w końcu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нарешті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în cele din urmă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιτέλους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eindelik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

äntligen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

omsider
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of at long last

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AT LONG LAST»

The term «at long last» is very widely used and occupies the 6.536 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AT LONG LAST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about at long last

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2 QUOTES WITH «AT LONG LAST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word at long last.
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Cordell Hull
There is no greater responsibility resting upon peoples and governments everywhere than to make sure that enduring peace will this time - at long last - be established and maintained.
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George F. Kennan
The best an American can look forward to is the lonely pleasure of one who stands at long last on a chilly and inhospitable mountaintop where few have been before, where few can follow and where few will consent to believe he has been.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AT LONG LAST»

Discover the use of at long last in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to at long last and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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At long last
In order to reclaim the family plantation her younger brother gambled away. Arabella Montgomery enlists the help of the man who once toyed with her affactions and now hopes to make her his mistress.
Shirlee Busbee, 2000
2
At Long Last Leo
This play by the distinguished dramatist enjoyed a long run on Broadway and the road.
Mark Stein, 1991
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At Long Last, Love
At Long Last, LoveMadison BlakeJourneying to the back of beyond to claim the inheritance left by his great-aunt, Tyler Morrison never expects to find hot, sizzling passion with a woman whose touch scorches him, who makes him ache like no ...
Madison Blake, 2009
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At Long Last
Pat Dinda. how things were and I react in the wrong way. I can usually bring myself to my senses, but my childhood keeps coming back to haunt me." "Can you give me a for instance?" "Sure. Let me think." He paused for about 15 seconds.
Pat Dinda, 2009
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And Babies Make Five / At Long Last, a Bride (Mills & Boon ...
And Babies Make Five / At Long Last, a Bride Judy Duarte, Susan Crosby. no one else for me.” She kissed him then pulled back a little. “I only heard this morning that you were supposed to be leaving. What happened since then?
Judy Duarte, Susan Crosby, 2011
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At Long Last, a Bride
Susan Crosby. doing, hearing it secondhand, but... “I still care about him, Aggie. I want to know how he's doing.” “Even if he's dating someone?” “Is he?” The words tumbled out before she could stop them. Aggie clamped a hand on Dixie's ...
Susan Crosby, 2010
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At Long Last Love: Sage Advice and True Stories from ...
The founders of one of the most exclusive, successful matchmaking services worldwide furnish illuminating anecdotes and sensitive, respectful advice on finding--and keeping--the right romantic relationship.
John Wingo, Julie Wingo, 2009
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The Passion of Michel Foucault
At long last, Michel Foucault began to talk openly about the origins and character of his own hermetic quest — to understand who he was, and what he might yet become. Not that he had suddenly decided to reveal himself. Though he in fact ...
James Miller, Jim Miller, 2000
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Last Laughs: Cartoons About Aging, Retirement...and the ...
It turns out the Grim Reaper can be funny. Also included in this book are brief reflections from the contributors that give readers a glimpse into their unique personalities.
Mort Gerberg, 2008
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David and Zion: Biblical Studies in Honor of J.J.M. Roberts
3. For the reading of the various ancient versions, see 287 The Crux of Psalm 22: 17c: Solved at Long Last?
Bernard Frank Batto, Kathryn L. Roberts, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AT LONG LAST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term at long last is used in the context of the following news items.
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At long last, Android OEMs facing lawsuits against bloatware
At long last, action is being taken against bloatware on Android devices. Samsung and Oppo are facing lawsuits over their use of pre-installed ... «9 to 5 Google, Jul 15»
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At long last, Wambach earns coveted World Cup title
Veteran forward Abby Wambach takes a moment to celebrate with her U.S. teammates after they beat Japan 5-2 on Sunday to win the Women's ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Greenbrier finale: At long last, Lee
Danny Lee reacts to a birdie putt on the 18th green of the first playoff hole at the Greenbrier Classic golf tournament on Sunday. «Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
At long last, they do
Two lifetimes spent fighting for gay marriage culminated Friday in a quiet, two-story home near East Campus. Read more ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
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At Long Last, Bangkok Teens Discover Sizzurp
Trendcasters scouting for in-the-know teens need not visit Bangkok. Apparently, in 2015, the edgy youths of Thailand's capital have only just ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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At long last: Pocahontas' tribe wins federal recognition
At long last: Pocahontas' tribe wins federal recognition. Published time: July 03, 2015 03:05. Get short URL. Native American Indians in traditional garb on the ... «RT, Jul 15»
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At Long Last, Alembic's Expansion Is Taking Shape
We've been following Alembic's renovation since it kicked off in early 2014, through kitchen closings, re-openings and construction updates. «Hoodline, Jul 15»
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In Our View: Budget OK'd At Long Last
After 165 days of negotiating and bickering and posturing, state lawmakers finally have arrived at a compromise over state spending for the ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
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AC/DC have made their music available to stream at long last
AC/DC have drawn a line under their streaming scepticism and made their music available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Rdio. «Digital Spy UK, Jun 15»
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At long last, Deolis Guerra's ride to the majors reaches its destination
Pirates pitcher Deolis Guerra is congratulated by catcher Francisco Cervelli after a win against the Braves over the weekend at PNC Park. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»

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