make the most of

phrase

: to show or use to the best advantage
made the most of her talents

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With first-round pick Monroe Freeling no longer nipping at his heels, Walker has been able to settle in at left tackle and make the most of his opportunities. Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The Red Sox again managed a solid number of baserunners, particularly given the 4 ⅓ perfect innings by Barnett, but struggled to make the most of them. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 31 July 2026 Here’s what a restaurant week actually is, why restaurants offer them and how to make the most of a reservation. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Eva Chen’s table-and-stool set makes the most of this fleeting chapter with sculptural silhouettes, cheerful colors, and four whimsical stools—each with its own shape—that let everyone claim their own seat. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make the most of

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“Make the most of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20most%20of. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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