not least
idiom
formal
: especially or particularly
We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.
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With uncertainty hanging over Kyiv about what incoming President Donald Trump's second term in office will mean for Ukraine—not least for its air defense supplies from the U. S.—both sides are jostling for an advantage in possible ceasefire talks in coming weeks.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
There are many really important questions, not least of which is, what should Medicaid pay for?
—Ryan Levi, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Last, but not least Palmer donned a Schiaparelli plaid coat with a matching mini skirt for an appearance at the Kelly Clarkson Show.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
There is jeopardy almost everywhere, not least in the risks that so many teams take when trying to play out from the back.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
There are many really important questions, not least of which is, what should Medicaid pay for?
—Ryan Levi, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Last, but not least Palmer donned a Schiaparelli plaid coat with a matching mini skirt for an appearance at the Kelly Clarkson Show.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
There is jeopardy almost everywhere, not least in the risks that so many teams take when trying to play out from the back.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20least. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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