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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So, I’d stick with the basic plan, or at least start with the Basic plan and upgrade later.
From Salon
This ambiguity is, at least partly, by design.
From BBC
A long-term investor considering Nike might want to commit for at least three years, and there are some interesting numbers to back that play.
From MarketWatch
Of the major cruise companies, at least two have indicated to MarketWatch that surcharges are not in the works.
From MarketWatch
That’s for at least two reasons, according to some of the newsletter editors I regularly monitor.
From MarketWatch
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