at least
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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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In 2021, they placed the airline’s largest ever order for 270 single-aisle planes from Boeing and Airbus, followed the next year by 100 narrow-bodies and at least 100 wide-body Dreamliner jets for international routes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
In the Everest region alone, there have been at least five floods from glacial lakes in the last five decades, leaving those living in Imja lake's path fearing for the future.
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
She had to fry enough bread so that up to fifty people could have at least two pieces of frybread that evening at E’s surprise birthday party.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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