best bet
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He knew that outspoken players are often snuffed out first, and that his best bet was to keep a low profile.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
“There’s potential for market-moving news at the U.S.-China meetings, but our best bet is that progress, and any resultant market reaction, will be minor,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Do I think the Dodgers are the best bet to win the World Series?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
For those who want to play private credit, the best bet are public business development companies, or BDCs, now trading at an average discount to portfolio values of more than 20%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Our best bet will be to get to the First Arrivers quickly, hiding in caves or the cold lake along the way if they send the shuttle.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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