as little as
idiom
—used to suggest that a number or quantity is surprisingly small
I could be back in as little as five days.
Examples of as little as in a Sentence
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Right now, the Utopia Bedding All-Season Queen Comforter is up to a whopping 48 percent off, bringing its price to as little as $17.
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The city council instituted fines for people camping outside — even those using as little as a blanket, pillow or cardboard box — that could eventually lead to criminal charges.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Some families reported finishing the form in as little as 15 minutes.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Some items, like a standard CD, go for as little as $13.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
After as little as 10 years, the balance on loans originally totaling $12,000 or less will be permanently forgiven.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
The making of a crude nuclear device could follow in as little as six months after a decision is made, while overcoming the challenges of building a nuclear warhead deliverable by a missile would take longer, perhaps two years or more, the officials said.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Each game here hosts a maximum of 7 players and table limit minimums range from as little as $5 to as much as $250.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The city council instituted fines for people camping outside — even those using as little as a blanket, pillow or cardboard box — that could eventually lead to criminal charges.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
Some families reported finishing the form in as little as 15 minutes.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Some items, like a standard CD, go for as little as $13.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
After as little as 10 years, the balance on loans originally totaling $12,000 or less will be permanently forgiven.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
The making of a crude nuclear device could follow in as little as six months after a decision is made, while overcoming the challenges of building a nuclear warhead deliverable by a missile would take longer, perhaps two years or more, the officials said.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Each game here hosts a maximum of 7 players and table limit minimums range from as little as $5 to as much as $250.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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