let alone

Example Sentences

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She wasn’t proved guilty “even by a mere preponderance of the evidence,” Summers wrote, let alone “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“When we see $5,500 in January, let alone 30% in a month, this is a speculative move,” Cavatoni says.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Idol: Look at Pink Floyd: David Gilmour and Roger Waters can’t stand being in the same room, let alone make music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The majority did not justify its decision in a written opinion, or give the parties an opportunity to present all their arguments, let alone a complete factual record.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“You took care of her a long time when she was too sick to take care of herself, let alone you,” the social worker said.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman