at last vs by last

The correct phrase is 'at last.' 'By last' is not a common or correct phrase in English. 'At last' is used to indicate finally or after a long time.

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at last

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'at last' is used to indicate finally or after a long time. It is often used to express relief or satisfaction when something anticipated happens.

Examples:

At last, the train arrived after a long delay.
She found her lost keys at last.
We reached the summit at last.
He finished his project at last.
At last, the truth was revealed.

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So the five of you together at last.
So, Slayer, at last we meet.
Sacrifice at last, became a sacred ceremony.
Where it will break at last.
Yes, I have been saved at last.
Clare and Richard are here at last.
I wish I could see you three together at last.
Free at last, Milan welcomes the Italian people.
Well, it's happened at last.
Here it comes at last - renewal.
Jeff, I'm so pleased we're starting at last.
The son of Roderick Craven in my home at last.
Jason comes to Mount Olympus at last.
I think he believed me at last.
Ichabod was aware only that Dame Fortune was at last thundering at his door.
Dear Papa, you came at last.
It appears that at last you have found yourself a real war.
Now the sand he fought and loved so long has covered him at last.
You and I are even at last.
After three long terrible years... it is at last my day.

by last

This phrase is not correct in English.

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Well he came by last night, and he left.
Will's dad came by last week.
Doc Robbins brought it by last week.
This area has been ravaged by last summer's oil spill.
Heard IAD came by last week and talked to Scotty.
I drove by last night and the lights were on.
Your wife came by last night.
'The people of Belfast will be horrified by last night's shooting.
The people of Belfast would be horrified by last night's shooting.
The police came by last night.
I heard he stopped by last night.
The manager there said Vivien came by last week.
Annie's parents came by last night.
You know, Robin stopped by last night.
Professor Shigeno dropped by last night.
And I'm very happy you stopped by last night.
I stopped by last night to console her.
We feel solidarity with those Pakistanis who are affected by last week's devastating bomb attack.
European public opinion was shocked by last summer's disaster.
He came by last week, Mickey did.

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