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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The prior set-up of three-year board terms created its own set of issues, not the least of which was the potential for a complete board turn-over and loss of continuity.
  — Amy Zavatto, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2022
• But clearly this teacher has issues stretching well beyond that — putting hands on your daughter’s hairdo being not the least among them.
  — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
• But clearly this teacher has issues stretching well beyond that -- putting hands on your daughter’s hairdo being not the least among them.
  — Judith Martin, oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
• Everyone, from the front desk crew to the bartenders at the restaurant High Horse, is knowledgeable, genuinely friendly, but not the least bit overbearing.
  — Katie Chang, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
• Belly/stomach sleeping or prone position This posture is the least popular of the three, not the least of which is that experts advise against doing so.
  — Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
• For 2024, the subcompact SUV receives myriad improvements, not the least of which is a refreshed front end featuring the brand's new-look logo.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 16 Feb. 2023
• The United States is fiercely competing with Communist China in many fields, not the least of which is medical research.
  — Stanley Goldfarb, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
• Two women with guitars, coming on fierce, cool, arrogant, lusty, funny, not the least bit apologetic.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2022

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024