at length

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at length

  • [æʔ ˈlɛŋθ] US

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  1. For a long time; extensively. He went on at great/long length about his supposed qualifications.
  2. dated, formal At last, finally, eventually. She led us through the tunnels for some time, until at length we reached a small door in the rock.
  3. archaic In full; without omission or abbreviation. 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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