make the best of

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In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

"It's hard right now, so we might as well try to make the best of it," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

No changes can be made until the transfer window opens anyway, so, for now, Carrick must make the best of his present options.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Here’s how to make the best of an un-fun process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Although she often took a lot of heat, especially in gym class, she tried to make the best of it, as did Jeff.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals