How to Use make the most of in a Sentence

make the most of

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  • The Sox made the most of their chance in the bottom of the third.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Jarvis made the most of his second stint with the major-league team.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • But rather than fighting what nature gave us, why not learn to make the most of it?
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s how to make the most of this small southern Adirondack town.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To make the most of your time, bake a batch of cornbread while the gumbo simmers.
    — Emily Goldman, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • Sasaki was in the zone enough — 48 percent of the time — to make the most of it.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • And, of course, there’s that army of extras each making the most of their five seconds of fame.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Want to know how to make the most of your eclipse viewing experience?
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tours move on, and the night doesn’t come around twice, so make the most of the experience.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Once the buzzing fades, these steps can help restore your yard while making the most of what’s left behind.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Here are some ideas about where to retire based on your zodiac sign to make the most of your golden years.
    — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
  • This peach galette is the perfect way to make the most of this juicy fruit, paired with our favorite pâte brisée recipe for the crust.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 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
  • The school has begun to invest in the roster, and Elliott has made the most of it.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • However, Holmes made the most of her prison time Rosales said.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Beat the heat and enjoy these fresh cucumber recipes that make the most of the summer produce.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Consider this your crash course in making the most of the slouchy, relaxed staple.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
  • From cozy, nostalgic desserts to frosty treats and festive drinks, our recipes make the most of these jewel-like berries.
    — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026
  • This fall, make the most of your garden and patio and turn it into the ultimate hangout spot.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest garden.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Alvarez should make the most of the perfect setup and tap into his immense power for a home run tonight.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • But when those scoring opportunities come, few in the league are as adept at making the most of them.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • The question now is how the Giants can make the most of a bad, no-good situation.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • On one pass, Craig received excellent protection and made the most of it.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Known as moneymaxxing, this new fad focuses on making the most of, well, your money.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While the big-name prospects were at Chase Center, the combo guard had to make the most of it with long shots and castoffs.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
  • Conversely, Berhalter did make the most of his minutes this summer.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Samsung gave us more horizontal screen real estate, but took away the tool designed to make the most of it.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Now, reviewers did have a few cooking tips to share to make the most of your Member’s Mark pot roast.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The bikes were a smart and gleeful way to make the most of our limited time in South Lake Tahoe.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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