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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They got approval to purchase with one caveat: a promise to stay for at least six months a year.
Saturday was a return to their reserved selves when, really, you wanted to see the warriors of November, or at least a version of them.
From BBC
"I don't know that rallies bring political change, at least not immediately," he said.
From Barron's
And yet, for at least five decades, Bell Labs created a blueprint for the global development of communications and electronics.
Experts generally agree fusion has great potential, but many consider commercial viability at least a decade away.
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