as in not to mention
to say nothing of
I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan
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As a factual matter, the U.S. hasn't negotiated anything with the Russians about the war in Ukraine, let alone come to a final settlement that will then be shoved down Kyiv's throat.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Without financial resilience, businesses cannot survive, let alone contribute to global progress.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Still, some prominent Democrats have lost faith in the party’s resolve to pinpoint its problems, let alone solve them.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
As his Vice President, Kamala Harris received Biden’s support immediately, along with the rest of the Democratic party, who had no time to blink let alone seek out alternative options.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Without financial resilience, businesses cannot survive, let alone contribute to global progress.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Still, some prominent Democrats have lost faith in the party’s resolve to pinpoint its problems, let alone solve them.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
As his Vice President, Kamala Harris received Biden’s support immediately, along with the rest of the Democratic party, who had no time to blink let alone seek out alternative options.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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