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best

[best] / bɛst /










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Sandisk is the S&P 500’s best performer this year, up nearly 300%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Houston never got closer as the NBA’s best clutch team — the Lakers were 22-8 in tight quarters — put their foot down and stomped out any Rockets hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Charles Lemonides, the founder and chief investment officer of ValueWorks, said this is the best play for investors wanting to jump on the AI trend with a broad-based semiconductor manufacturer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Musician Dave Mason, best known for co-founding rock band Traffic, has died at the age of 79.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Sela Green had the best hair in school.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith