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at the best of times

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at the best of times

In an ideal situation or conditions. Even at the best of times, it is hard to support yourself financially as a musician. With an infant in the house, we only get a few hours of sleep at the best of times.

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at the best of times

even with the best possible conditions or in the best possible situation Journalism is a highly competitive profession at the best of times. Even at the best of times, this region is hard to farm.

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