little more than
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: not much more than (something) : only slightly more than (something)
They ate little more than ice cream and hot dogs all day.
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The Freight House building creaks and moans underfoot, and passing trains produce little more than a subtle hum.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Unable to predict the consequences of both mergers, however, London TV Screenings attendees could do little more than keep their heads down on their most immediate job or buying and selling.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
That accomplishment amounted to little more than that aforementioned banner, as the Avalanche took Minnesota out in six games in the opening round of the postseason.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
And many certificates in aesthetic services obtained by med spa workers require little more than buying memberships and taking a few workshops.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Unable to predict the consequences of both mergers, however, London TV Screenings attendees could do little more than keep their heads down on their most immediate job or buying and selling.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
That accomplishment amounted to little more than that aforementioned banner, as the Avalanche took Minnesota out in six games in the opening round of the postseason.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
And many certificates in aesthetic services obtained by med spa workers require little more than buying memberships and taking a few workshops.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Little more than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20more%20than. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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