a long time coming
idiom
: arriving or happening after a lot of time has passed
His promotion was a long time coming.
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Alvaro Zayas, 30, who plays soccer in a local co-ed league, said Sunday's game is a long time coming for the Colombian team and its fans.
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Martin Vassolo, Axios, 12 July 2024
The needle is also changing across the board, added Chaudhary—a necessary conversation which has been a long time coming.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
That was a big, big change and a long time coming, and special to be a part of.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 June 2024
It’s been a long time coming, according to the superstar.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
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Martin Vassolo, Axios, 12 July 2024
The needle is also changing across the board, added Chaudhary—a necessary conversation which has been a long time coming.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
That was a big, big change and a long time coming, and special to be a part of.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 June 2024
It’s been a long time coming, according to the superstar.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
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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 27 Jul. 2024.
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