not least
idiom
formal
: especially or particularly
We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.
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And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Fogerty’s battles in and out of court over the years to try to regain control of his music were a frequent topic of the speeches during the event, not least of all his own.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This is bad for all kinds of reasons, not least of which is that breakthrough drugs often come from nature.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s been plenty of drama and controversy so far, not least of which was the team orders in the final laps of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Fogerty’s battles in and out of court over the years to try to regain control of his music were a frequent topic of the speeches during the event, not least of all his own.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This is bad for all kinds of reasons, not least of which is that breakthrough drugs often come from nature.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s been plenty of drama and controversy so far, not least of which was the team orders in the final laps of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20least. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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