at an advantage
idiom
: in a better position to succeed
The union should be at an advantage in the negotiations.
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Non-white collar workers aren’t necessarily at an advantage either.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
If you’re used to thinking in a mathematical way that really puts you at an advantage.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2025
Those skilled in the development of agentic AI will also be at an advantage.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2025
With inflation, companies that can scale quickly or have strong IP might find themselves at an advantage, offering high growth potential for venture capital investors.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
If you’re used to thinking in a mathematical way that really puts you at an advantage.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2025
Those skilled in the development of agentic AI will also be at an advantage.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2025
With inflation, companies that can scale quickly or have strong IP might find themselves at an advantage, offering high growth potential for venture capital investors.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“At an advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20an%20advantage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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