no fewer than

phrase

: at least
used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No fewer than 1,000 people attended the meeting.
No fewer than 80 percent of registered voters turned out for the primary.

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Previously, exempt level positions were to be posted no fewer than 10 business days, which has now been removed from the policy. Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The Curaçao goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made no fewer than fifteen saves, and one hopes that his post-match joke about deserving a statue will be suitably honored in stone. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 In the fall of 2025 O’Connor was a conspicuous presence in theaters, appearing in no fewer than four films. Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 For 2026 there are no fewer than 22 cars and SUVs that start at under $30,000 (including the mandatory destination charge) and are EPA-estimated to garner 30 or more mpg in combined city/highway driving. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for no fewer than

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“No fewer than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20fewer%20than. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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