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.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The team has brought some updates in recent races to try to boost its performance, putting it into a happier performance window that Verstappen has struggled to find for the best part of a year now.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The Sleep Foundation recommends that adults choose a weighted blanket between 5% and 12% of their body weight for the best results.
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May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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“For the best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20best. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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