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 work, published in Nature in 2023, suggested that at least some longevity traits that evolved in long-lived animals may be adaptable beyond the species that developed them.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Niehoff, the head of NFHS, said that in response, at least half the state interscholastic associations are considering, or have already enacted, a one-time transfer rule.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
All the donors contacted gave at least $1 million and some acted as bundlers for the campaign, soliciting big checks from other donors in addition to their own contributions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
And in at least one species, the cotton-top tamarin, moms who have less available help are more likely to reject their infants than their counterparts who are parenting with a group are.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
It’s easier to run on the sidewalk than on the trail, at least, but a car zooms through a puddle, splashing our legs with brown road water.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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