Sentence examples for a best time from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a best time" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct form would be "the best time" when referring to a specific time that is considered the best.
Example: "We had the best time at the concert last night."
Alternatives: "the optimal time" or "the ideal time."

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He was an excellent marathon runner, with a best time of 2 hours 46 minutes.

I'm just looking at it as I want to swim a best time every time".

Wetzl, a veteran of 12 marathons, has a best time of 2 56.

The seconds are important, because it's a best time by just seven seconds.

In today's 24/7 culture, is there a best time to engage with social networks?

"I was so happy for Will that he went a best time, but I was worrying about the reaction when he received his award.

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If broadcast journalism awarded a best time-killer award, "BBC News At Ten" anchor Huw Edwards would be its first recipient.

Siler finished his day with a best-time of 3 08 126.

In his free time, Steve is a competitive runner and marathoner, with a personal best time of 2 43 04.

Kellie Wells of the USA took bronze in a personal best time.

She was clever, talented, beautiful; and I had lost her in a personal best time of six weeks.

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