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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But having discussed it at length, researched and explored all the possible options and seen first hand the extent of suffering he's endured, Shelley said her view on assisted dying has changed.
From BBC
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
In the buildup to the game—a matchup that had felt inevitable ever since the teams landed in Italy—the Americans spoke at length about history.
The book is the first to examine the topic at length and appears at an opportune moment.
Many have already been discussed at length by independent experts.
From Los Angeles Times
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