at least

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Definition of at leastnext
as in always
whatever else is done or is the case It's too bad we ran out of mashed potatoes, but at least there's still plenty of cranberry sauce.

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Recent Examples of at least If the measure passes, council members will be limited to two consecutive four-year terms, with the ability to serve again after at least two years on the sidelines. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 Less stubbornness regarding utilizing pick-and-roll could have salvaged at least a win or two during the 0-4 start. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 The Jets have also given up at least 300 yards in five of their past six games and more than 100 rushing yards in four of those six. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026 The Alphabet Killer Between 1977 and 1994, Joseph Naso killed at least four women in Contra Costa, Marin and Yuba counties. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at least

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“At least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20least. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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