at least
Idioms-
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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At least five lost their primaries on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
At least two other civilians who are close to Mariko were also arrested following the attacks, a judicial source told AFP, without giving further details.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
At least two passengers, including one who later tested positive, reportedly disembarked from the ship in late April and flew home.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
At least we cannot claim the president is dishonest about his intentions.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
At least these ones hadn’t been smashed and boarded up.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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