at length

phrase

Synonyms of at lengthnext
1
: fully, comprehensively
The issue was debated at length.
2
: at last : finally
We at length reached the top of the mountain.

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But even as the characters reflect at length on the virtue of putting themselves out there, their series too often retreats within itself instead. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Knight, who wrote the film’s framing structure and interviewed the band at length, explained that part of the appeal of the project was that the results were far from expected. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 The nonprofit focused on growth hosted several panels and guests that discussed the I-77 South project at length. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Pearl Jam’s performance began on a highly emotional note, as Vedder spoke at length about his close friend and collaborator, Glen Hansard, who died in a July motorcycle accident. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at length

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of at length was circa 1500

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