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once and for all

ADVERB
finally
Synonyms
WEAK
after all at last at long last at the end conclusively in conclusion in the end it's about time sooner or later

Example Sentences

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Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

“I’d rather tell this embarrassing story myself and get it over with once and for all so I can finally be free and close this chapter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

"I just want this to end once and for all," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

In a statement, a government spokeswoman said the lawsuit was "nonsense", adding: "But we welcome the opportunity to solve it once and for all in a court of law."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

She needed to know the truth about her parents once and for all.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.