at an advantage
idiom
: in a better position to succeed
The union should be at an advantage in the negotiations.
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New Zealand and Spain, the 2024 champions, remain unchanged from last season, which puts them at an advantage going into the new season.
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These firms and Trump have the same argument: Having to comply with dozens or hundreds of state regulations would be onerous, slowing the pace of AI development and putting China at an advantage.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Historical trends would also suggest Democrats are at an advantage, as a Republican is in the White House.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This puts First Solar and Nextracker at an advantage due to their domestic manufacturing footprints, the UBS analysts said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These firms and Trump have the same argument: Having to comply with dozens or hundreds of state regulations would be onerous, slowing the pace of AI development and putting China at an advantage.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Historical trends would also suggest Democrats are at an advantage, as a Republican is in the White House.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
This puts First Solar and Nextracker at an advantage due to their domestic manufacturing footprints, the UBS analysts said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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“At an advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20an%20advantage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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