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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At least two passengers, including one who later tested positive, reportedly disembarked from the ship in late April and flew home.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
At least one corgi was called a pig.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
At least a dozen people forked over approximately $190,000 to Bloom in 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department previously told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
At least two people were seriously injured and about 20 others were more lightly hurt, according to the fire service.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
At least that was where it stopped for other people.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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