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
The city lawmakers said they leaned toward the plan that DuBoux projected could be built most quickly and at the least expense.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025
Mugambe's trial heard she had the intention of "obtaining someone to make her life easier and at the least possible cost to herself".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025
They changed out teams only thrice that day but seemed to halt twice an hour at the least so Illyrio could climb down from the litter and have himself a piss.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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