best people

Example Sentences

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“They fired their best people at FDA and hired some good people and weird people and whatever,” McAfee said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"These are two of the best people I've ever known," Clabaugh said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Those who died were "the best people, they were poor and humble", he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Continental Europe should possess all three requirements but has struggled to retain its best people, many of whom now work for American-owned firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Will, Fernando, Cara—all Erudite, all some of the best people I’ve known, however briefly.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth