for the best

Example Sentences

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The ban on slurry-spreading from mid-October to January was part of a wider suite of restrictions that have been the subject of debate in Wales for the best part of a decade.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He was, he writes, an “incorrigible satisficer” who minimized small decisions because “searching for the best can only dissipate scarce cognitive resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Moreover, the foods that naturally carry certain types of fiber, thanks to moisture levels or other characteristics, often make for the best delivery systems for that fiber.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Get ready for the best high school boys’ volleyball action in the nation on Saturday when four powers face off in the Southern Section Division 1 semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

And perhaps it was for the best, since so many activists were arrested.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day