Doing the best Crossword Clue

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BEST (noun)
1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
BEST (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities
BEST (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BEST (verb)
1. get the better of

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