for the best
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Fery says that might have been for the best, because it did not create any extra nerves, although he does not often come across as a player who feels the burden of expectation.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The avoidable mortgage costs that people who bought homes since 2022 pay annually because they didn’t shop around for the best mortgage, according to Bankrate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“Right now we’re on pace for the best opening of the year,” said Daniel Loria, editorial director at Box Office Co.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
European leaders in particular have learned, through the Greenland episode, trade conflicts, and the Iran war, "to hope for the best but to expect the worst," Fix said.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
“I’m looking for the best ladies’ hand cream you got.”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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