have the benefit of

idiom

: to be helped by (something) : to be able to use (something)
Her judgment will be better when she has the benefit of more experience.

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Investors who buy into this strategy also have the benefit of owning assets that provide a steady stream of cash payouts. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025 Additional Cleaning Methods While there are plenty of additional methods for cleaning oven racks, these three have the benefit of being effective, safe, and less messy than some other options. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 Some of these lodges have the benefit of fertile lands and untouched surroundings that can yield a balanced menu just from their property, or at least within 80 miles. Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025 Many households also don't have the benefit of having nearby family members who can help with child care responsibilities, Keri Rodrigues, co-founder and president of the National Parents Union, an advocacy group for American families, told CBS News. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for have the benefit of

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“Have the benefit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20the%20benefit%20of. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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