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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This feature isn't available on every flight, but in a best-case scenario, 70,000 Chase points would be worth up to $1,400 in flights.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
In a best-case scenario, Randall could become a matchup-threat TE/RB hybrid from the backfield; Denver has enough interest in him that a coach flew out this past week to visit him, a source said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Yes, this paints a best-case scenario based on January’s results.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Dangote said a best-case scenario would be a US-Iran agreement to ease fears over the fate of the critical Hormuz waterway.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
In a best-case scenario, Randall could become a matchup-threat TE/RB hybrid from the backfield; Denver has enough interest in him that a coach flew out this past week to visit him, a source said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Yes, this paints a best-case scenario based on January’s results.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Dangote said a best-case scenario would be a US-Iran agreement to ease fears over the fate of the critical Hormuz waterway.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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