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 French company is calling its forthcoming third generation A110 'the world’s first true EV sports car' – a claim that's sure to spark debate, not least among fans of Tesla, Porsche, Ferrari and Maserati. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 Up to this point in the story, James Butler Hickok had already lived a life of adventure, not least of which included hand-to-hand combat with a bear. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Set the scene Set in a handsome Edwardian building off The Strand, One Aldywch is an arresting presence, not least because of the jutting angle of the front end of its facade (New York's Flatiron will spring to mind). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 But there’s also tragedy, not least in the nation’s failure to live up to its exalted ideals. Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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