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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march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
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LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son ever to play in the NBA at the same time, let alone on the same team.
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Heinz and the board believe that disqualifies Nanos from holding any job in law enforcement, let alone the top one in Pima County.
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Omar Kardoudi
march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Kiran says customers aren't coming into the store as much since many can barely afford to pay for a full tank of gas, let alone a snack or two.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son ever to play in the NBA at the same time, let alone on the same team.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Heinz and the board believe that disqualifies Nanos from holding any job in law enforcement, let alone the top one in Pima County.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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