darnedest

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darned·est

or darnd·est  (därn′dĭst)
n.
The most possible: I did my darnedest to finish on time.
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darnedest

(ˈdɑːndɪst) or

darndest

n
a euphemistic word for damnedest
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References in periodicals archive
"As you're working with the kids, did it inspire you to write any new material?" was a query directed to Tiffany Haddish, host of ABC's reality show reboot, "Kids Say the Darndest Things."
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After all, LH has been pretty outspoken about how the Republican National Committee has been trying its darndest to keep out potential challengers to Prez Trump.
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They can say the darndest things, even "kids" in their early 20s trying to make a name for themselves in the American Hockey League.
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