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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Analysts say a best-case outcome this weekend might involve a temporary pause in tariff increases or a mutual agreement from both sides to continue talks.
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Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Out West, any best-case scenario involves Curry and the Warriors advancing to the Finals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Pleasing a majority of the people most of the time is a best-case political scenario.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The next steps Not long after, the Bears retreated from pick No. 109, trading down 23 spots and again changing their draft wallet, almost certainly because their Saturday morning best-case scenario for the backfield had disintegrated.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Out West, any best-case scenario involves Curry and the Warriors advancing to the Finals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Pleasing a majority of the people most of the time is a best-case political scenario.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The next steps Not long after, the Bears retreated from pick No. 109, trading down 23 spots and again changing their draft wallet, almost certainly because their Saturday morning best-case scenario for the backfield had disintegrated.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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