It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife (the opening line of Pride and Prejudice)
It was the best of times: it was the worst of times (the opening line of A Tale Of Two Cities)
It’s all done in the best possible taste (A catchphrase from Kenny Everett)
Kelloggs, because your best days start with breakfast (Kelloggs advertising slogan)
Knowing me, knowing you, it’s the best I can do (ABBA lyric)
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