at least

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Definition of at leastnext
as in always
whatever else is done or is the case It's too bad we ran out of mashed potatoes, but at least there's still plenty of cranberry sauce.

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Recent Examples of at least It was driven by the first of at least three people who would risk their own lives to try to stop him, according to accounts from police and school officials. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Alan Lawler La Verne Les Snead has built a Rams roster capable of winning championships, but his persistent failure to address the kicking game might have cost the team at least one or two more trips to the Super Bowl. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 When the pickup driver confronted him, the suspect opened fire, striking the truck at least three times. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Choose any wager of -500 or longer odds, and bet at least $5 on the selection. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at least

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“At least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20least. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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