no fewer than
idiom
: at least
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No fewer than 1,000 people attended the meeting.
No fewer than 80 percent of registered voters turned out for the primary.
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In 1937, no fewer than six Justices were at least that old; now, three of them are.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
That was actually a conservative estimate; according to Kiernan Shipka, who played big sister Sally, there were no fewer than eight Bobbys in the series’ seven seasons — only four of whom, however, were credited.
—EW.com, 24 July 2024
In the background of this unfolding drama, no fewer than eight other couples are vying for our attention — all straight, of course.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 16 May 2024
Someone brings them no fewer than 12 glasses of wine on a tray!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
That was actually a conservative estimate; according to Kiernan Shipka, who played big sister Sally, there were no fewer than eight Bobbys in the series’ seven seasons — only four of whom, however, were credited.
—EW.com, 24 July 2024
In the background of this unfolding drama, no fewer than eight other couples are vying for our attention — all straight, of course.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 16 May 2024
Someone brings them no fewer than 12 glasses of wine on a tray!
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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