at worst
Example Sentences
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He will leave Wimbledon at worst 63rd in the rankings and will overtake Jan Choinski to become the new British number two.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The fact that the hospital was approaching patients without the knowledge of doctors shows a clear breach of etiquette, at best, and ethics, at worst.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The World Cup is one potential catalyst but overall “the nearer-term market sentiment towards Nike is now likely ‘washed out’ suggesting that at worst shares could trade sideways until clearer, positive fundamental catalysts emerge.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The result is a metaphysical model that, at best, lacks clarity, and at worst obscures the very nature of reality.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
The screaming children were an irritation at best, a nuisance at worst.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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