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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A library spokesperson said they were still tallying the number of card sign-ups, but at least 4,400 had been issued as of Friday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Market analysts say investors are well aware of the risks in front of them; they have simply decided, at least for now, that none are significant enough to force them out of the market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Meanwhile, Anthropic agreed last year to pay at least $1.5 billion in a major settlement with authors who alleged the company had pirated their work to train its models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Authorities in Perth's Joondalup area, where Sorrento is located, said all beaches were closed "as a precautionary measure" and would remain so until at least midday on Sunday.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“You have to at least text them, La. You know your dad—he’ll come down here if he thinks you’re in danger. So just text and ease their minds.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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