How to Use at least in a Sentence

at least

phrase
  • Close the oven door and allow the paste to work for at least an hour or overnight.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Of course, like every match, there is at least something to play for.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Wimbledon’s roots were not quite of the people, at least not at first.
    Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026
  • The fence should have a self-closing, self-latching gate and be at least 4 feet tall.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Wait at least an hour to give the baking soda time to neutralize odors.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • He had not been evaluated for at least 19 hours at the time of his death.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • There’s no timetable for Fried’s return, and now Rodón will miss at least a few starts.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Well, at least the actors who play our favorite heroes and villains did this past week.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Let the baking soda paste stand for at least an hour, then scrub gently to remove the stain.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • The union represents at least 50 workers who lost their jobs.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That could always be wrong, of course, but at least that’s the garage talk heading into the weekend.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • If so, that would be at least a bonus for such a long wait between seasons, and at least some measure of good news.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Dry everything for at least five days or wipe with a towel before reuse.
    Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • There were at least two attempts to start a league in the 1990s, but each one was short-lived.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The tallest trees in the world, redwoods have grown in the region for at least 20 million years.
    Eric Noll, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Soto is expected to miss at least three weeks and probably more.
    ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Spray the greasy oven surfaces and let the solution work for at least 30 minutes.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • It is considered unsafe to swim in the rivers for at least 48 hours after a storm.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In the past, Manny would have turned to drugs to take the weight off his shoulders, at least for a little while.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The plants need to be divided at least every 3 years to control rampant growth.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • So, Saka for at least the first half, then see if Madueke or anyone else can come in and hold the fort.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Aim for at least a half cup of cooked beans per day, according to the Blue Zones food guidelines.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Once there, give your eyes at least 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness and resist checking your phone.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • So, most people are feeling good — or, at least, emotionally stirred, when the town heads over to the big dance.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • The setup dominated at least a third of the stadium, yet the stage didn’t stop there.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For most of what goes into a robot, there are at least some US suppliers.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Digital health is back in a boom market, at least from a funding perspective.
    Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Burnham plans to work there at least one day a week, alongside a full-time staff of aides, experts and civil servants.
    ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors said the officer’s family had lived in the building for at least two decades.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

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