for the best

Example Sentences

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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

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

Vitinha has already been mentioned several times in this column because he happens to be the yardstick for the best midfielders on the continent.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Amazon’s stock has gained 5.3% this week and has soared 20.5% so far in April, which puts it on track for the best monthly performance since it shot up 22.8% in January 2023.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

That was probably for the best, because once Pet came pouring through nothingness, Redemption’s life would change as certainly as Jam’s had.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi