at one's best
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The episode sheds light on the complexities of accommodating mental illness in adventure sports, where taking part even at one’s best is perilous.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2021
Carroll decided to refine his own philosophy relentlessly, eventually distilling it down to an “always compete” mantra that’s less focused on winning than on being at one’s best.
From Forbes • Aug. 1, 2014
One is not at one's best in the small hours.
From Here and Hereafter by Pain, Barry
To be remembered at one's best; I know I should wish that for myself.
From The Gates of Chance by Sutphen, Van Tassel
Why, they're all that way, and both Marie and Annita would draw the line at one's best silk stockings, I am sure.
From And So They Were Married by Kingsley, Florence Morse
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