How to Use not (in) the least in a Sentence

not (in) the least

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  • Also, Boston is not the least racist city in the world.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Has some benefits, not the least of which is the cost savings.
    Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Nov. 2021
  • At this moment, this young man is the most in need of compassion, not the least.
    Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Which surprised Poway High wrestling coach John Meyers not in the least.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2023
  • There are many ways to stay cool in the summer, not the least of which is using fans to blow air across your body.
    Tim Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This evening reminded us of this in many aspects, not the least of which was the dancers themselves.
    Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Poor Black people are not the least of us, and there’s a fine line of telling their story and playing around with it.
    Niki McGloster, refinery29.com, 27 Mar. 2024
  • So much has since crumbled, not the least of which is his business empire.
    Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
  • And of course, Iran's behavior has changed since then, not the least of which their support for Russia and Ukraine.
    Paul Best, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Chrome is the browser of choice for so many reasons, not the least of which are things like simplicity and speed.
    Zach Epstein, BGR, 2 June 2022
  • The two top choices are different in many ways, not the least of which is their overall install base.
    Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Genesis Jackson’s first encounter with a shark was not the least bit scary.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Stern is not the least bit concerned when confronted about the comparisons to the Nautilus.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a lot riding on the offensive, not the least of which is the need to keep Ukraine’s coalition of backers satisfied with the war’s progress.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2023
  • The White Sox present multiple options, not the least of them a familiar face and profile in Lance Lynn.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 27 July 2023
  • That alteration has many consequences, and there being two of Barry is not the least of them.
    Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2023
  • There are a handful of notable differences between the two versions, not the least of which is their points of origin.
    Alex Kalogiannis, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The hotel is loved for a number of reasons, not the least of which is its famous ducks, which trot through the lobby once a day on their parade to the fountain.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Transportation officials on Tuesday will vote on a slew of road and bridge projects, not the least of which is a new Western Hills Viaduct.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Fever Pitch was filmed in a number of iconic Boston locations, not the least of which was the iconic Fenway Park.
    Nina Derwin, Redbook, 10 Aug. 2023
  • His rage had been scary, but this utter indifference in the aftermath, which was not in the least feigned, produced in me a new kind of pain.
    Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
  • Everyone who has seen Sound of Freedom knows that the movie itself is not in the least political.
    Alejandro Monteverde and Rod Barr, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2023
  • There are so many experiences that just can’t happen online, not the least of which is hugging and high-fiving.
    Vivek Bhaskaran, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Too many rely on it, not the least of which is the U.S. hospitality industry.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
  • The couple appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2018, but there were other challenges — not the least of which was Offset’s infidelity.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • Because of the coronavirus pandemic, high schoolers throughout our area have missed out on big moments, not the least of which was prom.
    Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Weed lines bring multiple benefits, not the least of which is shelter from pike, bass, gar, and other predators.
    David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
  • For a time, at least, the net held — mended and reinforced by other federal judges and higher courts — not the least of which being the United States Supreme Court.
    al, 3 May 2022
  • For women in the field, there are additional factors to grapple with, not the least being judgment about their decision to be there in the first place.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 May 2022
  • This trade is controversial for many reasons, not the least of which is that Moore immediately had his best season, with the Bears in 2023.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2024

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