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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The Swiss banking group said its stock-repurchase program would end by the second quarter of 2027 at the latest and that it plans buybacks of at least $1 billion over the next three months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
As they debate turning around, it becomes very clear that at least one of those creatures — namely an enormous bull shark — is very much not dead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He led by 1 percentage point among those with at least a bachelor’s degree.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Or at least he dreamed about it and was willing to make a lot of sacrifices.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
But Clare supposed, counting back the All Hallows’ Eves he’d spent huddled in his bed with moss stuffed in his good ear, he’d been in Deadwood for at least four years.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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