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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had best" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to give strong advice or recommendations, suggesting that something is the best course of action. Example: "You had best finish your homework before going out with friends."
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They had best chances late.
I think it had best be stopped.
Kodak had best learn fast.
"I've always had best friends and a sister.
"So clubs had best be targeting spouses and family members.
My Africa!," and those eager to embrace it had best beware.
Those of us in the bound-and-printed intellectual-property creation racket had best reconsider tweeting.
He judged that, under the conditions then prevailing, Russia had best keep its traditional institutions.
But he, along with several other Republican winners, had best not spend much decorating their offices.
So anyone working this genre had best find a counterintuive angle and a careful frame.
We had best lower our expectations of government's breadth, even when the recession really ends.
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