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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Jars of no fewer than six different kinds of candy sit in the lobby, a small, slightly old-fashioned touch that feels right for a hotel of this vintage.
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Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“No fewer than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20fewer%20than. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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