let alone

Example Sentences

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Vance getups or Marco Rubio costumes, let alone decked out in Ted Cruz–themed bling or Rand Paul merch.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

This is not enough for where United are, let alone where they want to be.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Even accounting for bluster, bluff, and negotiation tactics, it’s an extraordinary statement from any world leader, let alone a U.S. president, to make.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Whether all of that was worth the cost, let alone worth tuning into, is up for debate.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“But I haven’t touched the dining room yet, let alone the foyer....”

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon