let alone

Definition of let alonenext
as in not to mention
to say nothing of I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan

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Recent Examples of let alone Factors like greenhouse gas emissions, production methods, and energy sources are difficult even for industry professionals to fully assess—let alone everyday consumers. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026 Still, nothing seemed to give away that Rodrigo was in the crowd, let alone getting ready to sing. Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 Whether Silicon Valley—let alone the wider world—will be convinced of this is far from clear. Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026 Politico went through 45 years of FEMA records and found that no other president, going back as far as Reagan, has denied a majority of requests from any states, let alone singled out states for political retribution using FEMA dollars. The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for let alone

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“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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