hands down

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Performing longer stints in one city also makes it "hands-down" easier for artists to secure good support acts, says Reilly.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The hands-down favorite was from Seattle’s Rafael Brewer, 14, about the plight of the increasingly unreliable Washington State Ferries system.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

Maury Povich is hands-down the most likable man in the entire series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2023

But there were several that were absolutely persuasive beer experiences, and my hands-down favorite was the Run Wild IPA from Athletic Brewing.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023

Christian Brothers, hands-down, by the biggest margin of all.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell