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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Those that use it have the benefit of understanding and serving their customers better, Coresight said. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos. Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 The Patriots won’t have the benefit of an easy schedule after reaching the Super Bowl last season. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Nate Thomas now is in serious jeopardy of not making the team along with fourth-round rookie Drew Shelton, although Shelton will have the benefit of the team rarely parting ways with rookies drafted in the top four rounds. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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