as little as
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—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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Most taxpayers hope to interact with tax authorities as little as possible—a call to ask a quick question, a click on the IRS website, or a scrawled note on a tax bill popped in the mail.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The lesser charges of property and historical heritage damages carry as little as 6 months to 3 years in prison.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
An indoor craft growing operation can cost $5 million to $10 million to build, Redman said, compared with as little as $250,000 for a hoop or screen house.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The lesser charges of property and historical heritage damages carry as little as 6 months to 3 years in prison.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
An indoor craft growing operation can cost $5 million to $10 million to build, Redman said, compared with as little as $250,000 for a hoop or screen house.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“As little as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20little%20as. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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