let alone

Example Sentences

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Starting any new car company in America, let alone an electric one, requires uncanny maneuvering and persistence against every kind of bureaucratic, regulatory and political sandbagging.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, Aleys’s late mother cherished books, even though common people rarely knew how to read and write, let alone owned books.

From Los Angeles Times

This was something I could hardly admit to myself, let alone her, so I intentionally stalled my progress to have a reason to come back.

From Literature

For instance, Aleys’ late mother cherished books, even though common people rarely knew how to read and write, let alone owned books.

From Los Angeles Times

"I struggle to concentrate with my phone in my pocket, let alone a 15-year-old who we're expecting to concentrate through maths."

From BBC