little more than
phrase
: not much more than (something) : only slightly more than (something)
They ate little more than ice cream and hot dogs all day.
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My girlfriend challenged me to find recipes that don’t require thermal preparation of any manner, and little more than knife, cutting board, and just enough energy to yank open the refrigerator.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Getty Images Just a few weeks ago, the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be playing for little more than respectability after a disastrous start to the 2026 season.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Without air conditioning, the family relied on little more than a fan and an open window to find relief.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Most of the few dozen websites NDS has launched consist of a single page, where visitors can do little more than fill out a sign-up form.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Getty Images Just a few weeks ago, the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be playing for little more than respectability after a disastrous start to the 2026 season.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Without air conditioning, the family relied on little more than a fan and an open window to find relief.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Most of the few dozen websites NDS has launched consist of a single page, where visitors can do little more than fill out a sign-up form.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
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“Little more than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20more%20than. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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