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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Some refineries suffered badly from strikes and will need repairs that could take at least a year, Goh told MarketWatch by email.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
The intent seems to be to add a bold, tangy element to the rom-com, or at least to suggest a mordant commentary on our American condition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Post-Brexit regulations since 2021 also mean all players moving to England from overseas must be at least 18 years old and qualify for entry through a points-based system.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
You need to be at least 21 to attend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
I pick up my headpiece; at least my body remembers how to do that by rote.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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