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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According to Reuters Institute’s 2025 Digital News Report, 69 percent of Canadians at least occasionally avoid the news now.
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
But none better - in goalscoring terms at least - than Kylian Mbappe after his goals in his country's World Cup opener against Senegal.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
I did expect to be able to walk to the stadium or at least the American Dream mall with its pedestrian bridge to the stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
SpaceX's lofty ambitions for AI are expected to consume capital for at least the next few years.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Now, at least there is an expression on his face beyond confusion.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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