the least of
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: something of the lowest importance, strength, value, etc.
That's the least of my worries/problems.
We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children.
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The problem was that circular wings have a number of drawbacks – not the least of which is that such wings have a lot of drag because the wingtips generate massive vortices.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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Home buyer tip: When setting a budget for a home, there are numerous considerations to account for, not the least of which are the home price and your income.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Seth Rogen is known for many things, not the least of which is his penchant for smoking marijuana.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
List prices and payments in the 50 largest metro areas
Home buyer tip: When setting a budget for a home, there are numerous considerations to account for, not the least of which are the home price and your income.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
But Brazil has several advantages over the U.S., not the least of which is its ability to vastly expand its area of arable farmland.
—Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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