let alone
Example Sentences
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"This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone May," it said on X.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Similarly, his cultural allusions no longer provoke even a tingle, let alone a shock of recognition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"I remember being surprised meeting a speech and language therapist at the hospital because the twins couldn't even breath let alone talk," she added.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
For decades, elected officials have not had to focus on the film and TV business, let alone turn it into a campaign issue.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
“I can barely see you guys, let alone a way to get up there.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
