make the most of

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: to show or use to the best advantage
made the most of her talents

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That’s right—the huge annual savings event is ending this weekend, but there are still three days to make the most of the 86,000-plus deals on offer. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Kuechly played just eight seasons in the NFL, all for the Carolina Panthers, but made the most of them. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Want to know how to make the most of your eclipse viewing experience? — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Matching the variety to the recipe is the first step to making the most of the season. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make the most of

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“Make the most of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20most%20of. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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