not least

phrase

formal
: especially or particularly
We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.

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The pastry chef deserves a special shout-out, too, not least for the doorstop wedge of baklava in Kafeneo. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Reading science fiction has been eye-opening for me, not least because of the differences between sci-fi and the present day. Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 Life in wartime for Panettiere’s daughter was certainly not easy — not least because Wladimir enlisted in the Ukrainian army during the all-hands moment when Russia invaded in 2022. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 And—not least—seemingly every fashion insider who has visited the Inditex headquarters at Arteixo has been stunned by its systems. Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not least

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“Not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20least. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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