let alone

Example Sentences

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A near-total internet blackout, introduced when the war started, is still in place, making it difficult for people to stay informed and communicate, let alone mobilize.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’ll be fine,” I tell her in a voice that barely convinces me, let alone Helen.

From Literature

This isn’t about short-term predictions, let alone the idea of trying to trade the Iran conflict.

From MarketWatch

However, unless an MP is drawn in the top handful their chosen legislation is unlikely to be debated, let alone have enough time to pass into law.

From BBC

Investors continue to expect this to last weeks, not months—let alone years.

From The Wall Street Journal