at a/the minimum

idiom

: at least
We'll need 10 years at a/the minimum.

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But federal law requires that such costs be kept at a minimum. Abby Goodnough, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Kaprizov’s absence was initially put at a minimum of four weeks. Joe Smith, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 This €1 sum doesn't include legal fees to buy houses, and many require significant renovation work, which can often start at a minimum of $20,000. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 The view here: If either wants to return at the minimum or slightly above, fine. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at a/the minimum

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