best-case
adjective
: being, relating to, or based on a projection of future events that assumes only the best possible circumstances
a best-case scenario
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And given Phoenix’s need for size, this might be a best-case scenario.
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Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times, 25 June 2025
In that best-case scenario, Feather sees Chewy rising as much as 73%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Some had overly complex cap tables, projections based on best-case dreams or operations that simply didn’t match the ask.
—Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Instead in a best-case scenario, women were given operational handling cases — maintaining relationships and debriefing assets who were already recruited for foreign intelligence — or safehouse management responsibilities.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times, 25 June 2025
In that best-case scenario, Feather sees Chewy rising as much as 73%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Some had overly complex cap tables, projections based on best-case dreams or operations that simply didn’t match the ask.
—Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Instead in a best-case scenario, women were given operational handling cases — maintaining relationships and debriefing assets who were already recruited for foreign intelligence — or safehouse management responsibilities.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for best-case
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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