not least

phrase

formal
: especially or particularly
We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.

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Fans of modernist architecture will find much else to enjoy, too – not least in Ibirapuera Park, with its striking array of mid-century buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, including the pavilion that now houses the superb Museu Afro Brasil. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026 But even these election rules are hard to enforce, not least because of the endless nature of online content, and the legal gray area cases like Dona Maria sometimes fall into. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026 And the brand’s strategy of transformation looks likely to strike a chord with consumers, not least the younger demographic. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Things will always be lost in translation, not least from the pictures in your head to the pictures on the screen. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not least

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“Not least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20least. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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