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with the best will in the world

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with the best will in the world
if something cannot be done with the best will in the world, it is impossible, although you would make it possible if you could. With the best will in the world, if you don't have a passport you can't go.
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He returned, with the best will in the world, that Mr Cripples's boys were forgiven out of the bottom of his soul.
An hour passed, and, with the best will in the world to keep awake all night, he slept deeply.
With the best will in the world he was conscious that they were not getting on well together.
 
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