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Meanings of finally in English

Portuguese
afinal de contas

As the end result of a succession or process.

afinal de contas
Portuguese
por fim

The item at the end.

por fim
Portuguese
emfim

After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay.

emfim
Usage of finally in English
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Photo: RNZ Today finally brought some closure to their fight, Karl said.
Radio NZ
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However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer.
Reuters
3
He brought good news with him; the deal had finally been signed.
White Hunter, Black Heart
4
However, they hope 2020 will be the year they finally become homeowners.
Independent.ie
5
The United States has said the Maoists need to finally renounce violence.
Reuters
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Depending on the approach finally taken, a constitutional amendment may be necessary.
The Irish Times
7
Then I finally ask the question to which I dread the answer.
Angelfall
8
And it was right here that the commercial paper market finally faltered.
A colossal failure of common sense: the inside story of the coll...
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We have come a long way toward finally separating church from state.
The Irish Times
10
New technology has finally made DIY a reality in the music business.
The Irish Times
11
Media Centers In the past year, digital streaming services finally became legitimate.
Wired
12
The peoples of Europe congratulated themselves on finally vanquishing the Great Interloper.
Jonathan strange and mr norrell
13
Just look at what he said before competition started: I'm finally here.
News.com.au
14
That pressure finally paid off in the second period's first four minutes.
Reuters
15
AN IRISH writer has finally won Ireland's major international short story competition.
The Irish Times
16
A family friend said everyone was thrilled that Corby was finally free.
Radio NZ
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