make the best of

Example Sentences

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In that light, the Infinity Vision program looks more like an effort by Disney to keep a prime holiday release window and make the best of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The Conservative Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton, who proposed a four-council model, said the decision from Westminster "isn't ideal" but "we will make the best of it".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

"It's hard right now, so we might as well try to make the best of it," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“I know this situation isn’t what either of you wanted, but I hope you both make the best of it,” Mom said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin