upper hand
noun
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finally gained the upper hand in the argument
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Those deep ties might give EssilorLuxottica or L’Oréal an upper hand compared to LVMH.
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Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump has 'upper hand' on Democrats in crime debate, MSNBC guest admits.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Employers regain upper hand in job market There is no longer a wage growth advantage for workers who switch into new jobs, according to research by Bank of America.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump has 'upper hand' on Democrats in crime debate, MSNBC guest admits.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Employers regain upper hand in job market There is no longer a wage growth advantage for workers who switch into new jobs, according to research by Bank of America.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upper hand
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“Upper hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20hand. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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