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Last, finally (5,3)

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I believe the answer is:

after all

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This might be a double definition.

'last' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'finally' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adverbs. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for after all that I've seen before include "in spite of expectations to the contrary" , "most importantly" , "Behind from start to finish" , "Bringing up the rear" , "anyway" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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