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 compilation has spent hundreds of weeks on each roster – the least of which stands at 284 weeks on the Billboard 200.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Garmin Garmin's Fenix 8 is loaded with features, not the least of which is its massive and incredibly bright AMOLED screen.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The irony is that those who plunk down large sums for a taste of vintage luxury and glamour by association will get the least of both.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 July 2025
As anyone who has ever lost their home knows, when you are evicted, changing the address on your driving licence is the least of your concerns.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Garmin Garmin's Fenix 8 is loaded with features, not the least of which is its massive and incredibly bright AMOLED screen.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The irony is that those who plunk down large sums for a taste of vintage luxury and glamour by association will get the least of both.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 July 2025
As anyone who has ever lost their home knows, when you are evicted, changing the address on your driving licence is the least of your concerns.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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