At the best of times
“At the best of times” refers to an ideal situation or conditions.
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“At the best of times” refers to an ideal situation or conditions. Mourning the loss of someone who has died is difficult in the best of times. Mourning a loss is difficult even under ideal conditions without the pandemic. New parents only get a few hours of sleep even at the best of times.
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