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finally/eventually/in the end
after a long time, especially when there have been difficulties or delays. In the end is used especially in spoken English:
• After a lot of questioning, James finally admitted he had taken the car. • The plane eventually arrived at 6:30 – over three hours late. • In the end, I decided that the best thing to do was to ask Billy for help.
at last
used when something good happens after you have waited for it for a long time:
• I’m really glad that Ken’s found a job at last. • At long last (= after a very long time ) he was able to see his family again.
after much ado
often humorous after a long time and when there have been a lot of worries, problems, or delays:
• After much ado, we moved into our new house last week.
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