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Is as best possible grammatically correct?

"As best as possible" is grammatically correct.

"As best possible" is often used in informal speech, but it's not grammatically correct.

Here's why:

* "As best as possible" uses the comparative adjective "best" correctly. It's comparing the effort being made to the highest possible level.

* "As best possible" is missing the comparative conjunction "as" after "best." It should be "as best as possible."

Example:

* Incorrect: I'll try to finish the project as best possible.

* Correct: I'll try to finish the project as best as possible.

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