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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"Even if he's not going to come to Ghana all the time, at least him having his presence in Ghana or doing a project in Ghana," Nyame says.
From BBC
Only three times have teams been relegated at the end of a 38-game Premier League season having been on at least 29 points at this stage.
From BBC
Wall Street expects at least two more cuts by the end of 2026.
From Barron's
Tech is hardly falling off a cliff, at least from an earnings perspective.
From Barron's
These factors suggest that history won’t repeat, at least not soon.
From Barron's
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