as in eventually
at a later time
we're making steady progress and may finally finish this project
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The hit show returns with its sixth and final season on April 8, and audiences should brace for an explosive finale as the rebellion in Gilead finally ignites.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Instead, our brief glimpse of the old friends is just setting us up for whatever’s coming in next week’s episode, when Rick will finally get a chance to confront Jim Hollinger.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But what a catharsis and a reward at the end to be able to watch that relationship finally fuse into something that is loving and supportive.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
However, as Nicaragua is celebrating a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure's list of the 50 best places to visit in 2025, that finally seems poised to change.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Instead, our brief glimpse of the old friends is just setting us up for whatever’s coming in next week’s episode, when Rick will finally get a chance to confront Jim Hollinger.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But what a catharsis and a reward at the end to be able to watch that relationship finally fuse into something that is loving and supportive.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
However, as Nicaragua is celebrating a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure's list of the 50 best places to visit in 2025, that finally seems poised to change.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Finally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finally. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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