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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These numbers are also a best-case scenario, not factoring in engineering works or leaves on the train line.
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Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Because roster management is going to get messy, even in a best-case scenario.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
The Thunder achieved a best-case scenario in Sunday’s win, as none of the starters had to eclispe 36 minutes.
—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
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Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Because roster management is going to get messy, even in a best-case scenario.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
The Thunder achieved a best-case scenario in Sunday’s win, as none of the starters had to eclispe 36 minutes.
—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
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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