to say the least
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His reply was evasive to say the least:
From Slate
What we discovered exceeded our expectations, to say the least.
From MarketWatch
Some of the social media stuff from the likes of Paul and countless other boxers has been heartwarming to say the least, and I know he will have appreciated that in what must be the most difficult time for him.
From BBC
She joined the ruling party of Florida’s student government, which presided over some 60,000 students, in an initial foray into politics that was, to say the least, eventful.
From Slate
“You try to get back on that horse and do this recovery thing — the recovery dance,” Kaslow said, “which is boring, to say the least.”
From Los Angeles Times
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