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“It’s just hard to stay on the right track and do every single thing to the best of your ability and consistently do everything the right way,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
The IPS said it was "not aware of any incidents as described, and to the best of our knowledge, no such acts have occurred in its facilities".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Williams said such research plays a critical role in helping an independent Fed to calibrate the level of interest rates and support the economy to the best of its ability.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Something inevitable that there’s no point rushing towards but, If I live to the best of my ability, like Ram Dass says, will be like taking off a tight shoe.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
“Don’t sweat it, lad. It happens to the best of us from time to time,” he turned away and began to rummage through his bundles.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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