least possible

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He called the talks "the only solution to stop the war with the least possible damage".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

And though the show was perfectly competent, it had a definite cash-the-check vibe, as though Malone were putting in the least possible work to satisfy his commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

When promoting the initial federal law regulating sales of securities in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt explained that its purpose was “to protect the public with the least possible interference with honest business.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

He concluded that it was "at least possible" that Saadallah would never have attacked the men if his mental health was correctly managed by authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

Of all the crimes that a Party member could commit, this one was the least possible to conceal.

From "1984" by George Orwell