let alone
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Unfortunately, a growing majority of Americans cannot afford the luxury of a primary-care doctor, now in short supply, let alone prescription medications that are proven safe and effective.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
A few images were released, but no video or audio that made clear he was able to speak, let alone fulfill his duties as a lawmaker.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
And it feels intense to stand on the track, let alone drive it, with the walls on either side appearing to close in on you.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The biggest story of our time unfolds without help from the traditional news media, carried forward by self-directed Substacking and podcasting experts, names probably not even known to most news editors, let alone consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
This would be a tough posting for any young CIA officer, let alone the first female field agent ever sent to spy against the Soviet Union.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
