ぶりに

ぶりに marks that something happens after a long interval since the previous occurrence. It emphasizes the passage of time since the last time and often expresses that the current event or action is notable or special because of the gap. It is commonly used with time expressions (e.g., 三年ぶりに) but can also pair with other periods to convey “the first time in …”. The nuance is one of relief, surprise, or renewal after a long absence or delay. Note that the basic pattern is a time expression before ぶりに; the verb following ぶりに describes the new action.