Best bet
noun
Word Origin
Contemporary Examples
The Future Uncertain: An Iraqi on His Country John Kael Weston April 24, 2013
Thanksgiving Talking Points Guide: Guide to Hot-Button Topics, and Ones to Avoid Nina Strochlic November 20, 2012
Ignore the Fear Mongering: Whooping Cough Vaccine Works Amanda Schaffer February 21, 2013
Leslie H. Gelb on Obama’s Dangerous Nuclear Dance Leslie H. Gelb April 6, 2013
Six Dark Horses Romney Could Pick for His Running Mate Ben Jacobs April 21, 2012
Historical Examples
Children of the Whirlwind Leroy Scott
Deathworld Harry Harrison
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung Victor Appleton
Darkness and Dawn George Allan England
The American Language Henry L. Mencken
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- Best bib and tucker
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- Best-case
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