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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We narrowed those 202 companies down to 163, for which at least 11 fiscal years of annual report data were available from LSEG.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The company earned no money for at least three decades, and many of its investors died without ever receiving a dividend.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Of course, it’s still possible that Trump’s arch, Reflecting Pool paint job, and other proposed architectural changes won’t materialize, at least in full.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
"We'd at least be able to tell them, 'there are other people who are trying to disturb you'."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
We were issued ration cards too, but at least that first year, the coupons represented food and merchandise actually available in the stores.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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