to say the least
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—used to emphasize a statement
She was not happy, to say the least.
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His perception of the situation in Germany is, to say the least, peculiar.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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“To say the least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20say%20the%20least. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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