the least of
idiom
: something of the lowest importance, strength, value, etc.
That's the least of my worries/problems.
We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children.
Examples of the least of in a Sentence
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So by the time this postcard was published, that building had already seen more than 50 years of service—not the least of which were the tumultuous days leading up to and including the Civil War.
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Many factors account for the rise of the 300 SL Roadster’s popularity over the past decade, not the least of which is the car’s practicality.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
In fairness, questions about her own origin story very quickly become the least of Nell’s concerns.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Haphazard management of the hotel turns out to be the least of her troubles, though.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
But after what went down in this week's episode, that would be the least of his problems.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Not to be overlooked is that Levin is now a veteran incumbent, which brings a lot to the table — not the least of which is majorities of voters who have elected him repeatedly.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024
Medical staff discovered the bruises were among the least of his injuries, according to investigators.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
Consulting organizations face many challenges today, not the least of which is the age-old question of how to spotlight their menu of services.
—Will Conaway, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Many factors account for the rise of the 300 SL Roadster’s popularity over the past decade, not the least of which is the car’s practicality.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
In fairness, questions about her own origin story very quickly become the least of Nell’s concerns.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Haphazard management of the hotel turns out to be the least of her troubles, though.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
But after what went down in this week's episode, that would be the least of his problems.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Not to be overlooked is that Levin is now a veteran incumbent, which brings a lot to the table — not the least of which is majorities of voters who have elected him repeatedly.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024
Medical staff discovered the bruises were among the least of his injuries, according to investigators.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
Consulting organizations face many challenges today, not the least of which is the age-old question of how to spotlight their menu of services.
—Will Conaway, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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