best man

Example Sentences

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There is nothing so gauche as a routine, mind you, but he dances with the oblivious cool of a best man at a wedding where everyone knows the bride prefers him to her new husband.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

He had been in the lead when the race entered its final 10 laps, more than half a second ahead of Pato O’Ward—his rival on track, and the best man at his wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“Everything out here is earned … may the best man win!’ she shouted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

However, it is also true to say Tottenham's former co-sporting director Fabio Paratici, who has since joined Fiorentina, was not overly convinced Frank was the best man for the job.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

She would come home and say, “Well, I did my duty. May the best man win.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez