at least
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Also, at the least . According to the lowest possible assessment, no less than. For example, At least a dozen more chairs are needed , or The job will take four hours at the least . [c. 1050]
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Anyway, anyhow, as in At least you got there on time , or The children enjoyed the dessert at least . [c. 1050] For synonyms, see at any rate ; in any case .
Example Sentences
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The pilot study enrolled 58 adults in India who were at least 60 years old and had moderate depression.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
In the UK, more than one in 100 people have autism and there are at least 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, according to the National Autistic Society.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
If space data centers generate at least 100 terawatts of power, or more than 1,000 times all of Earth’s data-center consumption, Musk’s second compensation award vests.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
SpaceX has also announced billions of dollars in new projects, including at least $55 billion to build a chip-fabrication facility in Texas, and it plans to buy spectrum for its Starlink service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
But at least it was near a wall where I could keep my swollen legs elevated.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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