at best
Example Sentences
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But she said recent trimming has been indelicate at best.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
And although the phrase was thrown at Ariana Grande before a screening of “Wicked,” her work as Glinda was big sister at best.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Thermal energy stored as heat might only last a few hours, days or months at best.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
There is a long tradition of wealthy, self-funding candidates, and the results are mixed at best.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
If you’re going to intercept somebody in the lavatory, you get, at best, about two chances a day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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