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But nobody denies that the government of the best is the best government; the only question is how to find the best, and common sense replies:

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  1. adjective Surpassing all others in excellence, achievement, or quality; most excellent: the best performer; the best grade of ore.
  2. adjective Most satisfactory, suitable, or useful; most desirable: the best solution; the best time for planting.
  3. adjective Greatest; most: He spoke for the best part of an hour.
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  • One of their best is a segment they once did on bottled water and how it's generally no better than what almost every American can get from the tap. —  Brandon Sun Online - Top Stories
  • I should have seen it all along as the Dad constantly being on the go, to and from the nest, and and in a heightened agitated state which, naturally, shows his magnificent feathers off to his best is the only sign —  Patum Peperium
  • Kirby titles ever, the fact that all this time later it's still the best is a little disappointing. —  Latest from PALGN
  • While much of the enjoyment still remains as being one of the most comprehensive Kirby titles ever, the fact that all this time later it's still the best is a little disappointing. —  Latest from PALGN
  • Many are available, but one of the best is Darik's Boot and Nuke.
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  1. Middle English, from Old English betst; see bhad- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. See better, adjective, and good.
  2. See better, adv.
  3. from best, adjective or n.
 

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