no less than
idiom
: at least
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No less than half the students failed the test.
She has had no less than a dozen job offers.
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Congress can and should provide loan forgiveness to those committing to work in schools system under Title I for no less than 6 years.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Dallas should hold a minimum of seven seats on the board, with no less than 45% of the total voting power.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
An amendment to Missouri state law requires Kansas City to dedicate no less than 25% of its overall budget to the police department.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
At least there were no less than three giant dancing heads to keep up the weird spirit of Paris.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Dallas should hold a minimum of seven seats on the board, with no less than 45% of the total voting power.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
An amendment to Missouri state law requires Kansas City to dedicate no less than 25% of its overall budget to the police department.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
At least there were no less than three giant dancing heads to keep up the weird spirit of Paris.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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“No less than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20less%20than. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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