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[best] / bɛst /










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“Saturday Night Live” saved their best cold open for last.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at age 61.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But after years of injuries derailed his career, the man who was the undisputed best player of the 2010s is having an unexpected resurgence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

His best efforts were 51-10 in the shotput and 145-7 in the discus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Conservation of angular momentum is your best friend.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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