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 Thunder achieved a best-case scenario in Sunday’s win, as none of the starters had to eclispe 36 minutes.
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
On March 13, the firm had lowered its best-case S & P 500 target for 2025 to 6,400 from 7,000.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
On March 13, the firm had lowered its best-case S & P 500 target for 2025 to 6,400 from 7,000.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for best-case
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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