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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What is a best-case scenario for the Bears in free agency?
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Given the severity of Gil's strain and the length of his shutdown, a best-case scenario would likely have the right-hander returning to a big league mound sometime in June.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Consider best-case, worst-case and moderate scenarios to prepare for various market conditions.
—Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Now, even a best-case scenario of the next four years which results in the election of another Democrat to clean up whatever political superfund site is bequeathed to them by Trump and Elon Musk's goon squad cannot easily undo the damage.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Given the severity of Gil's strain and the length of his shutdown, a best-case scenario would likely have the right-hander returning to a big league mound sometime in June.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Consider best-case, worst-case and moderate scenarios to prepare for various market conditions.
—Stephen Nalley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Now, even a best-case scenario of the next four years which results in the election of another Democrat to clean up whatever political superfund site is bequeathed to them by Trump and Elon Musk's goon squad cannot easily undo the damage.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Best-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best-case. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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