as little as
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—used to suggest that a number or quantity is surprisingly small
I could be back in as little as five days.
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Any of these exercises only takes a few moments, and really shouldn’t take any time out of your day; breaks of as little as 10-15 seconds at a time can make a difference.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
The collection includes sofas and accent chairs, which are designed specifically for small spaces, bar carts and cabinets that offer extra storage, decor like ornate mirrors and more — and prices are as little as $6.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the past few decades, mounting scientific evidence has shown that as little as 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can lead to increases in the likelihood of several cancers.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
The company claims the thin battery will be able to charge rapidly in as little as 10 to 15 minutes.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
The collection includes sofas and accent chairs, which are designed specifically for small spaces, bar carts and cabinets that offer extra storage, decor like ornate mirrors and more — and prices are as little as $6.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the past few decades, mounting scientific evidence has shown that as little as 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can lead to increases in the likelihood of several cancers.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
The company claims the thin battery will be able to charge rapidly in as little as 10 to 15 minutes.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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“As little as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20little%20as. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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