let alone

Definition of let alonenext
as in not to mention
to say nothing of I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan

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Recent Examples of let alone That’s way more equitable than decking because not everyone has a yard, let alone a space to put up a deck. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 All of these stats paint a picture of a nation full of tense, isolated individuals hunkering down at home because the idea of, say, going to a party—let alone throwing one—seems too daunting. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 Driving up to a house that’s waving the wrong team colors can stand in the way of the potential buyers even coming through the front door, let alone making an offer. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 That’s indie distributor Neon‘s co-founder and CEO Tom Quinn‘s take on working within a major studio, let alone two combined. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for let alone

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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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