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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The docuseries relays a variety of claims by contestants and producers alike, ranging from season 2's Suzanne Mendonca alleging she was asked to gain weight before appearing on the show, to allegations that contestants' calorie intakes were restricted to as little as 800 calories per day.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint Express Grid locations will host these 600 kW charging stations, capable of recharging passenger EVs in as little as 10 minutes.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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“As little as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20little%20as. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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