for the best
idiom
: having or producing a better result
I won't be able to go, but maybe it's (all) for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.
: in a way that will achieve the best result
They believe that they are acting for the best.
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This product is made for damp hair, so be sure to apply before blow drying for the best results.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Astronomer Dean Regas recommended getting away from city lights and heading north for the best view.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
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Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Astronomer Dean Regas recommended getting away from city lights and heading north for the best view.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for for the best
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“For the best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20best. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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