Apt
Apt adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.
Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Both words in one sentence
- O'Leary himself semi-sincerely argues that the title is apt, as he tries his best to get unstable pitchers to abandon unsuccessful, unpromising ideas which are in many cases bankrupting them and putting their families at risk.
Source: Series / Dragon's Den -
Going the Magic Knight route is possible to an extent, that character is just apt to end up average at best (and possibly subpar) at anything that's not magic or fighting, which as in any modern setting is its own potential handicap in the Dresdenverse.
Source: Squishy Wizard - They believe in hiring competent help — including security, who will be highly trained, motivated, and equipped with the best that money can buy — and any open attacks on them are apt to result in major public backlash.
Source: Literature / Whateley Universe
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