upper hand
noun
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finally gained the upper hand in the argument
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At some point, if a contender were to lose a big man to injury, the Bulls could have an upper hand in such a trade, potentially at least secure a first-round pick.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Because also at that point Jamie — not that there is an upper hand — but has had the upper hand over Anna.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2025
Issa’s current 48th District already includes much of East County and a bit of southern Riverside, which would seemingly give him an upper hand in the GOP musical chairs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Fantastic Four should have an upper hand over Superman overseas, considering that the previous films in the franchise made by 20th Century Fox did more of their business offshore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Because also at that point Jamie — not that there is an upper hand — but has had the upper hand over Anna.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2025
Issa’s current 48th District already includes much of East County and a bit of southern Riverside, which would seemingly give him an upper hand in the GOP musical chairs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Fantastic Four should have an upper hand over Superman overseas, considering that the previous films in the franchise made by 20th Century Fox did more of their business offshore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 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 24 Aug. 2025.
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