a perfect world
noun
: the best form of human society that one could want
In a perfect world, there would be no need for weapons.
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In a perfect world, the shop owner would hold the child accountable, but also let the infraction go and move on.
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Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, your rescue meds will kick in promptly.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, that’s what November, December, and January are for.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
However, as noted above, this is a far from a perfect world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2023
Thus, in a perfect world, Buehler might not be back with the Dodgers until late April or, more likely, some time in May at the earliest.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world, all samples would be approved and cleared prior to release.
—Colin Stutz, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world where carts were handled gently and utilized only indoors, the standard five-inch polyurethane shopping cart wheel could last between six and eight years, said Alvar Diaz, vice president of Sales and Marketing at wheel and caster manufacturing company P&H Casters.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world, the rider and elephant work together.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, your rescue meds will kick in promptly.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, that’s what November, December, and January are for.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
However, as noted above, this is a far from a perfect world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2023
Thus, in a perfect world, Buehler might not be back with the Dodgers until late April or, more likely, some time in May at the earliest.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world, all samples would be approved and cleared prior to release.
—Colin Stutz, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world where carts were handled gently and utilized only indoors, the standard five-inch polyurethane shopping cart wheel could last between six and eight years, said Alvar Diaz, vice president of Sales and Marketing at wheel and caster manufacturing company P&H Casters.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
In a perfect world, the rider and elephant work together.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
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