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at one's best

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  1. In one's most excellent state or condition. For example, The photographer tried hard to show the bride at her best. [1500s]


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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

His teeth chattered and the rifle shook in his hands; well... there are evenings when one is not at one's best, and where would be the merit if heroes were never afraid?

From Tartarin De Tarascon by Colt, Oliver C.

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

It is proper to get out of this Enterprise at one's best speed, and never get into the like of it again!

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 13 by Carlyle, Thomas

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