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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Bryan had already done at least one job that night and was woefully unprepared for this one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
This indicated that at least some of the adaptations were persistent rather than simply short-lived responses to their surroundings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Data from the CDC reports there have been 42 outbreaks this year, there have been at least 4,410 confirmed measles cases as of Oct.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
He stands firmly behind his special teams coordinator, who is at least as bad if not worse than the previous one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
We’ve wasted at least thirty seconds, and every second that passes increases the danger of us being caught out.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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