a perfect world
noun
: the best form of human society that one could want
In a perfect world, there would be no need for weapons.
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Long man musings In a perfect world, a pitcher like Suárez — or, perhaps more likely, Bruce Zimmermann or Julio Teheran — would be in Baltimore’s bullpen as a traditional long reliever who could be a spot starter if needed.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2024
In a perfect world, those tracks would be licensed for distribution to digital platforms or synchronizations in TV shows, advertisements or movies.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 9 May 2024
Lourd says in a perfect world, that would be the dream item.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Teachers have to consider arming themselves with weapons, when, in a perfect world, they would only be focused on arming the next generation with knowledge.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 May 2024
In a perfect world, the shop owner would hold the child accountable, but also let the infraction go and move on.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, your rescue meds will kick in promptly.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, that’s what November, December, and January are for.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
However, as noted above, this is a far from a perfect world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2023
Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2024
In a perfect world, those tracks would be licensed for distribution to digital platforms or synchronizations in TV shows, advertisements or movies.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 9 May 2024
Lourd says in a perfect world, that would be the dream item.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Teachers have to consider arming themselves with weapons, when, in a perfect world, they would only be focused on arming the next generation with knowledge.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 May 2024
In a perfect world, the shop owner would hold the child accountable, but also let the infraction go and move on.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, your rescue meds will kick in promptly.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
In a perfect world, that’s what November, December, and January are for.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
However, as noted above, this is a far from a perfect world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2023
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