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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Even though he made another unnecessary and way too premature prediction that this season’s Dodgers won’t three-peat, at least he said “they appear headed for an early fall.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The issues you address in “Restoring Childhood” have been around for at least a decade, if not more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Authorities have said that beaches along the state's coast, including in the capital Perth, will remain closed until at least Sunday as the search for the shark continues.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Yes, there could be sharp, countertrend rallies, but these breadth indicators will not improve to buy signals until there are at least several days of positive breadth.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Selecting a chair from the pile, she turned toward the river, or at least she thought she did.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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