a long time coming

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: arriving or happening after a lot of time has passed
His promotion was a long time coming.

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As Jawbreaker makes its way from 1999 teen cult classic to modern stage musical, one character is getting an update that was a long time coming. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 For Martfilm’s Martha Orozco, the partnership was a long time coming. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 For his army of fans, Federer’s induction has been a long time coming. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Syria’s delisting as a state sponsor of terrorism was a long time coming. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a long time coming

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“A long time coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20time%20coming. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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