at the least
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While the sector doesn’t have to lead the way, history says that, at the least, they have to participate in rallies, according to Brown.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
"With fuel cost being a significant operating expense, the jump in jet fuel prices is expected to hurt profit for the June quarter at the least," Tan added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Australian plans have changed - or, at the least, Australia are using that inswinger to the pads more sparingly.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025
Notice how an expectant person’s water breaking always happens at the least convenient and often alarming times.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2025
Which was why, of course, Trotter tiptoed around the boy as though he would shatter at the least commotion, and why she was death on anyone she caught fooling around with him.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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