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until at least vs at least until

Both "until at least" and "at least until" are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning but may be used in slightly different contexts. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to give to the time frame.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 1243 views

until at least

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something will continue up to a certain point in time and possibly beyond. It implies a minimum duration or time frame.

Examples:

  • We will stay until at least midnight.
  • The project deadline has been extended until at least next month.
  • Council Bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as Kanesville.
  • He nonetheless continued to collect and paint specimens until at least 1835.
  • Macropedius remained famous until at least half a century after his death.
  • He toured and performed as a magician, speaker, and mesmerist until at least 1889.
  • There's no class until at least January.
  • Well, I normally stay up until at least 12.
  • Abraha ruled until at least 547, sometime after which he was succeeded by his son, Aksum.
  • I thought sweren wouldn't crack until at least tomorrow.
  • Subject: Moscow extends cereal export embargo until at least October
  • This kind of vaccination is carried out until at least 31 December 2005.
  • His detention should be extended until at least June 2016.
  • The organisation continued to use children extensively until at least 1998, often forcibly recruiting them.
  • These second-generation satellites are expected to provide Globalstar customers with satellite voice and data services until at least 2025.
  • The society was meeting until at least 1779 although other clubs or coteries existed in the town prior to this.
  • Although there had not been any formal press announcements of Gardner extending his ENO contract, he publicly stated in 2011 his plans to work with ENO until at least 2015.
  • TELCOMP was a programming language developed at Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN) in about 1964 and in use until at least 1974.
  • The Free State was governed, until at least 1936, under a form of constitutional monarchy.
  • The stadium remains owned by the City of Rio de Janeiro, but it has been rented to Botafogo until at least 2027 (20 years).
  • With these improvements, Cunard intended to keep the ship in operation until at least the middle 1970s.
  • Ammianus was a Greek career soldier who joined the army before 350 and served until at least 363.

Alternatives:

  • at least until
  • until at the very least
  • at the very least until
  • until at least then
  • at least until then

at least until

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a minimum duration or time frame that something will continue up to. It implies that the action may continue beyond that point.

Examples:

  • I will wait at least until you arrive.
  • The store will be open at least until 9 p.m.
  • I promise no more surprises at least until we land.
  • That we arrest them, at least until the wormhole is reopened.
  • The work continued at least until 1967 when the Navy classified its dolphin research.
  • Priscillianism continued at least until 563, when it was officially condemned by the Council of Braga.
  • I don't think you have a choice, at least until we figure out why "the order" was after you.
  • I would just suggest you postpone the launch party, at least until we get a name.
  • Here Andrea del Verrocchio lived at least until 1470.
  • Some operations have continued at least until 2009 but in an unstructured way.
  • No, at least until you get your health back.
  • The collar is a classic, at least until 1970.
  • Not at least until he delivers her to Winthrop.
  • I mean, at least until Melissa moved in.
  • It shall remain in force at least until 2014.
  • Ceramic production continued actively at least until 1795.
  • Life Time MapCareTM will be available at least until 2025.
  • Pisa lost an important battle but still remained a Republican power at least until the 15th century.
  • I don't see running wild over some untested theory... at least until we've heard from Frank Adams.
  • No? Well, let's wait a few years. at least until we can buy him a playsuit.
  • Please don't go... at least until he gets home.
  • Tippy's sticking a pin in putting the screws to Grace, at least until we run paternity.

Alternatives:

  • until at least
  • at least until then
  • until at the very least
  • at the very least until
  • until at least then

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