at a/the minimum

idiom

: at least
We'll need 10 years at a/the minimum.

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Next season will more rigorously test Maresca’s commitment to integrating top academy talent, with Chelsea aspiring to be back in the Champions League and likely to compete in the Europa League at a minimum. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 May 2025 Once the theater's ushers had seated everyone, an announcement was made, reminding audience members to silence their phones and keep noise at a minimum out of respect to other patrons. Erin Clack, People.com, 4 May 2025 Amos, at a minimum, provides more depth this season. Ben Standig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 Bird Baths Bird baths should be emptied, scrubbed, and refilled once a week at a minimum. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at a/the minimum

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