at least
phrase
1
: at the minimum
at least once a week
2
: in any case
at least you have a choice
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The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
In the last year, Actor’s Equity has filed at least seven labor complaints against Casa Bonita with the National Labor Relations Board for retaliation and refusal to bargain.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
It is considered unsafe to swim in the rivers for at least 48 hours after a storm.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Regardless, Cashman has his work cut out for him between now and the trade deadline Three weeks ago, his primary needs were a righty-hitting catcher and at least one other bullpen piece.
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Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Representatives for the Duke of Sussex say RAVEC's own terms of reference call for a Risk Management Board review at least once a year, but Harry's last review was conducted nearly seven years ago.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
That story is preserved by the indigenous populations who have called the vast landscape home for at least 12,000 years.
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Eric Noll,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
In the last year, Actor’s Equity has filed at least seven labor complaints against Casa Bonita with the National Labor Relations Board for retaliation and refusal to bargain.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 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
Regardless, Cashman has his work cut out for him between now and the trade deadline Three weeks ago, his primary needs were a righty-hitting catcher and at least one other bullpen piece.
—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Representatives for the Duke of Sussex say RAVEC's own terms of reference call for a Risk Management Board review at least once a year, but Harry's last review was conducted nearly seven years ago.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
That story is preserved by the indigenous populations who have called the vast landscape home for at least 12,000 years.
—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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“At least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20least. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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