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as in attire
dressy clothing
the family wore their best to the wedding
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as in elite
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
only the best will go on to the finals
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as in to worst
to achieve a victory over
at last she's bested her card-playing mother at the game of hearts
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Recent Examples of best
Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
In a head-to-head matchup, Trump bests Harris, 50% to 47%.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Sep. 2024
Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
However, after besting the giant pig, Link is swallowed by a large purple rift, but manages to free Zelda just before he is consumed.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
But this past week in Boston has been one of the best of his career.
—Will Lee For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Goncalves and her best friend Maddie Mogen, both 21, along with Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2023
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Goff has been a model of efficiency, completing 74.1% of his passes while posting career bests in yards per attempt and passer rating.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
In a head-to-head matchup, Trump bests Harris, 50% to 47%.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
Will Swift extend her record-setting four wins in the category after besting bestie Lana Del Rey this past February and adding a fifth(!) for TTPD?
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
However, after besting the giant pig, Link is swallowed by a large purple rift, but manages to free Zelda just before he is consumed.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Topped off with a sophisticated spin on a classic shearling jacket, your attire is effortlessly chic and lets your true personality shine.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Guardiola has won a remarkable 18 trophies – including a historic treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023 – during his tenure, overseeing the club’s transition from wealthy challenger to part of soccer’s elite.Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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His memoir illustrated some of the working class frustrations that led to Trump's first victory in 2016, and laid the groundwork for issues that would become central to his politics today – criticism of foreign intervention, free trade policies and betrayal by America’s elites.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Six-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Get this stylish slow cooker at Walmart for less than $50.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Danish audio brand has unveiled the stylish new Beoplay Eleven, inspired by its sleek Beoplay H100 headphones that debuted in September.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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An affecting Susan Ruttan plays Gladys, a gentle, former costume designer, forgetting things.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Productions is a coproducer on the film, and many of the costumes came from Vaccarello’s archives.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their choices, and cotton offers a sustainability story.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Terrain also influences building practices and materials choices across regions.Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Army hasn’t defeated Notre Dame since 1958 and hasn’t defeated a team ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll since upsetting No. 9 Penn State in 1963.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Hoosiers are 12-80-5 in history against the Buckeyes and have not defeated them since 1988.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vertical stitching looks clean and elegant, and is meant to prevent wrinkles.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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