let alone
conjunction
: to say nothing of : not to mention
—used especially to emphasize the improbability of a contrasting example
he would never walk again let alone play golf—
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Sports Illus.how many ever see an Ambassador or Minister, let alone a President—Robert Lacville
Robert LacvilleExamples of let alone in a Sentence
I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan.
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There have long been debates in churches about whether just listening to worldly music was sinful, let alone playing it.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Portside Adirondack Chair Adirondack chairs are notoriously pricey, but this one is contract grade, made with moisture-resistant solid mahogany and eucalyptus wood that is durable and well-worth its original value—let alone the sale price.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Hausman wasn't interested, at first, in sharing her story widely or asking for additional help from her friends and family, let alone from strangers.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The cacophony contained within the glass of an NHL rink can be difficult to describe, let alone comprehend.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Portside Adirondack Chair Adirondack chairs are notoriously pricey, but this one is contract grade, made with moisture-resistant solid mahogany and eucalyptus wood that is durable and well-worth its original value—let alone the sale price.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Hausman wasn't interested, at first, in sharing her story widely or asking for additional help from her friends and family, let alone from strangers.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The cacophony contained within the glass of an NHL rink can be difficult to describe, let alone comprehend.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for let alone
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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20alone. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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