for the best

idiom

: having or producing a better result

I won't be able to go, but maybe it's (all) for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.

: in a way that will achieve the best result

They believe that they are acting for the best.

Examples of for the best in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep reading for the best outdoor blankets from brands like Amazon, Yeti, Rumpl, L.L.Bean, and more. —

Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 Your mileage may vary, but below, in alphabetical order, are our choices for the best albums of 2024 (so far). —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 June 2024 According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the region, which encompasses 12 states, is experiencing population growth, especially in big cities, as many Midwestern communities have topped lists for the best places to live in the country. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024 At just 17 inches long and eight inches tall, the Active 2.0 Electric pressure washer earned our vote for the best small unit. —

Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for for the best

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