at length
Idioms-
In full, extensively. For example, The preacher went on at length about sin , or I have read at length about these cameras . [c. 1500]
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After a long time, finally, as in At length the procession ended . [Early 1500s] Also see in the long run .
Example Sentences
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Cantwell logged 400 hours of combat flight experience, including missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, and he trained at length for hard parachute landings.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
In recent days, the fourth-year player has posted several videos on Instagram in which he speaks at length about his religious beliefs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Khalil has spoken at length about befriending Jewish students at Columbia, attending Shabbat dinners and seeing Jewish students as “integral” during the protest movement on campus.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026
It has been discussed at length throughout this tournament and Brook was seen mimicking his approach on Friday while England trained in the nets.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
He may choose at length to tell it to his brother, or his wife, or his friend, yet even those few will never use it where any third person may hear it.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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