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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The Giants emerged from the first round with a potential best-case scenario of a blue-chip pass rusher and a future franchise quarterback.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Whether selecting Loveland at No. 10 was a best-case scenario for the Bears or a contingency plan that needed to be activated after the first 55 minutes of Thursday night’s proceedings didn’t unfold in ideal fashion doesn’t really matter much now.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s best-case scenario for the Chiefs in Thursday night’s first round?
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
SaaS providers often quote best-case scenarios rather than realistic timeframes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Whether selecting Loveland at No. 10 was a best-case scenario for the Bears or a contingency plan that needed to be activated after the first 55 minutes of Thursday night’s proceedings didn’t unfold in ideal fashion doesn’t really matter much now.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s best-case scenario for the Chiefs in Thursday night’s first round?
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
SaaS providers often quote best-case scenarios rather than realistic timeframes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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