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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The profession of ignorance was at least in part performative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
When the King and Trump met last autumn, the King pushed the message about the US needing to support Ukraine, which briefly at least seemed to have prompted action.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
But experts say that description doesn’t accurately explain why this area routinely flares up — at least, geologically speaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Altman successfully pitched the OpenAI concept to Musk, who went on to invest at least $38 million to get the nascent entity established.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
It seemed to me that his chest was too thick by a foot at least.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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