at last

When at last an explanation comes in this atmospheric and scenic procedural, it is as much of a shock to the reader as it is to Jimmy.

Most policymakers thought it would be appropriate to cut rates over the remainder of the year but a few thought a cut wasn’t necessary at last month’s meeting.

"Every Champions League game is tough, look at last year when we went out. There are not many teams who have won their first two games."

But Goodall herself, like many scientists, was a “Far Side” fan and responded with good humor: “Wow! Fantastic! Real fame at last! Fancy being in a Gary Larson cartoon!”

With next week’s publication of his ninth novel, “Shadow Ticket,” Thomas Pynchon’s secret 20th century is at last complete.