finally

finally
/fuyn"l ee/, adv.
1. at the final point or moment; in the end.
2. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
3. at last; eventually; after considerable delay: After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.
[1325-75; ME; see FINAL, -LY]

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