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 .
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Kirkland & Ellis recently announced a $500 million investment in AI, while Morgan & Morgan is committing at least $1 billion over the next decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Under this 10-year pathway, applicants must have earned at least £12,571 for five of the seven years immediately before being granted settlement.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
In the third quarter, Palantir closed 64 deals worth at least $10 million and closed total contract value of $2.92 billion, up 6% on a year-over-year basis.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Guns are widespread in the United States, with a Pew Research poll conducted in 2024 showing around a third of the population owns at least one.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
There are at least a dozen ways she is different this summer compared to previous visits.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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