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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On Saturday morning, about 35 hikers and at least three dogs joined Times and Zócalo Public Square staffers for a history lesson and trek through Placerita Canyon State Park near Santa Clarita.
From Los Angeles Times
It soon became clear that many Serbs did not share that perspective – at least when it came to Generalstab.
From BBC
The software developers will report earnings within the next several days—Atlassian on Thursday and Monday.com on Monday—and their numbers are expected by Cantor to at least tame the beast.
From Barron's
The software developers will report earnings within the next several days—Atlassian on Thursday and Monday.com on Monday—and their numbers are expected by Cantor to at least tame the beast.
From Barron's
She has asked whether I would be her babysitter when she returns to work, at least for the first year.
From MarketWatch
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