in the least
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Coordinated expenditure limits last year for Senate candidates ranged from $123,600 in the least populated states to $3,772,100 in the most.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
We made great friends with our new neighbors, one of whom is an actor and not in the least bit flaky.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
American carries more debt than Delta or United, but it also has the newest fleet among the three and is probably in the least rush to replace aging jets.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025
Therefore, we should not be in the least surprised to hear shortly of a deal between Maxwell and the government.
From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025
“It’s never too soon to worry,” said Minya, who, unlike the rest of them, didn’t seem worried in the least.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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