level best
Example Sentences
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“In my estimation, U.S. News has done its level best to engage deans in a dialogue,” he said.
From New York Times
"I will do my level best," he wrote.
From BBC
On this somber evening, a guitarist near the door is doing his level best to cheer people up.
From Washington Post
As they should, befitting a man who, despite having sworn an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, did his level best to destroy it.
From Washington Post
Councillor Bayliss said the authority was working closely with the company involved to get to the bottom of the issue and "doing our level best to get this fixed".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
