have the benefit of

phrase

: 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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His pitch recognition is otherworldly, Brandon Belt-like, except Eldridge is going to have the benefit of ABS for his entire career. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Those in office today have the benefit of things like cybersecurity intelligence and more robust Secret Service protection, said Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian at Rice University. Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 That resulted in a number of openings, which have the benefit of creating healthy airflow. Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026 Elizabeth’s late husband, Prince Philip, didn’t have the benefit of a handbag, but got creative nonetheless. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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