at the earliest
idiom
—used to indicate the earliest possible time when something will happen or be done
The job will not be finished until next year at the (very) earliest.
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With Ricardo Pereira still out of action until March at the earliest, Leicester have been left with James Justin at right-back but he has also been targeted by disgruntled fans after some indifferent displays this season, sapping his confidence.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The incident temporarily ground other firefighting aircraft and put the specialized plane, provided by Canada, out of commission until Monday, at the earliest.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Reality check: If the cautious timeline stands, the advisory may not be lifted until late Wednesday at the earliest.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Griffin began dressing and warming up before games consistently in late November, and Auriemma said the team expects to have her back by mid-January at the earliest.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The incident temporarily ground other firefighting aircraft and put the specialized plane, provided by Canada, out of commission until Monday, at the earliest.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Reality check: If the cautious timeline stands, the advisory may not be lifted until late Wednesday at the earliest.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Griffin began dressing and warming up before games consistently in late November, and Auriemma said the team expects to have her back by mid-January at the earliest.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
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“At the earliest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20earliest. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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