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
To be remembered at one's best; I know I should wish that for myself.
From The Gates of Chance by Sutphen, Van Tassel
One is certainly not at one's best at that hour.
From Olivia in India by Douglas, O.
One cannot work at one's best at any time with an anxious mind.
From A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell by Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir
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