best man

Example Sentences

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At age 65, Lou served as the best man at his son’s wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Those great victories were masterminded by Jack Charlton, who Charlie said was the best man manager he ever worked under.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

"I like to challenge myself against the best. We're going to go to war and the best man will win," Paul said last month.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

"Imagine if you're nervous about making a best man or a groom speech in front of 300 of your best friends," said Alex.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

“I guess I couldn’t have stayed around so long if I hadn’t. He is not smart in a worldly sense but he’s a good man. Maybe the best man I have ever known.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck