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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Some will agree to settle your debt for as little as a third of the total, while others will try to get as much as 80% of the debt paid.
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Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Little is known about Thutmose II, however, including he length of his reign, which could have been as little as three or more than 14 years.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Companies often turn to agencies for: • Speed And Market Access: Agencies leverage their industry contacts and reputation to accelerate hiring timelines, sometimes filling roles in as little as 14 days.
—Maks Dzherikhov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
However, this plan could cost as little as $7–$8 in the US.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Little is known about Thutmose II, however, including he length of his reign, which could have been as little as three or more than 14 years.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Companies often turn to agencies for: • Speed And Market Access: Agencies leverage their industry contacts and reputation to accelerate hiring timelines, sometimes filling roles in as little as 14 days.
—Maks Dzherikhov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
However, this plan could cost as little as $7–$8 in the US.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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