best-case
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of best-case
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Here is a look at best-case and worst-case scenarios.
The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.
From Slate
Even in the best-case scenario, a refund program of such scale is going to be messy and slow.
"The best-case scenario is to end this conflict as quickly as possible and restore some semblance of stability."
From BBC
Even in a best-case scenario, Martin predicts oil prices won’t dip below $80 per barrel until the fourth quarter of the year.
From Barron's
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