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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Oasis’ breakup in Paris in 2009 was both a long time coming, and also very sudden.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The special ceremony was both a dream come true and a long time coming for the couple, who were first confirmed to be dating in 2019.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 June 2025
Rider was diagnosed with Fowler's Syndrome in July 2023, which was a long time coming.
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The Grove has been a long time coming, said Crown’s Managing Director Jennifer Cowan on Friday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The special ceremony was both a dream come true and a long time coming for the couple, who were first confirmed to be dating in 2019.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 June 2025
Rider was diagnosed with Fowler's Syndrome in July 2023, which was a long time coming.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
The Grove has been a long time coming, said Crown’s Managing Director Jennifer Cowan on Friday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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