at most

phrase

variants or at the most
: as an extreme limit
took him an hour at most

Examples of at most in a Sentence

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Dyed diesel is not available at most ordinary gas stations or truck stops, and it is normally prohibited for highway use. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 The shots are available at most pharmacies and doctors' offices. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Individual performance differs from enterprise performance, and only the former is watched at most organizations. — Madhu Shashanka, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 In Riverside County, newborns can be surrendered at most hospitals and fire stations. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at most

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at most was in the 14th century

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“At most.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20most. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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