at bottom

Example Sentences

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Philosopher Timothy McGrew then observes that Mr. Dawkins “has famously said that ‘the universe has at bottom just those properties one would expect if there were no design, no purpose, only blind pitiless indifference.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Cole Palmer scored a first half hat-trick as fifth-placed Chelsea won 3-1 at bottom of the table Wolves.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Should leaders Celtic win at bottom club St Johnstone on Sunday, they can wrap up a 13th Premiership title in 14 seasons when they host Kilmarnock next Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

Solving specific problems, at bottom, is a matter of logos.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

He really knew they were air castles, for at bottom he was hard-headed, not easily taken in even by his own exuberant imagination.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes