as little as

phrase

used to suggest that a number or quantity is surprisingly small
I could be back in as little as five days.

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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Unlike any other major sporting event, Wimbledon still allows fans to queue for a chance to buy same-day show-court seats at face value, or enter the grounds for as little as £33. Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026 There are quieter alternatives within 90 minutes of these overcrowded hotspots, with journeys starting from as little as £3 ($4) by public transport, according to research from the global travel booking platform Omio. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Six inches of floodwater can sweep a person off their feet, and as little as a foot of water can move cars off the road. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as little as

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“As little as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20little%20as. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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