upper hand
noun
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finally gained the upper hand in the argument
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Pollsters say that trend means the GOP could maintain a slight upper hand in state capitals heading into the fall.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The Virginia measure became a turning point, Jeffries’ biggest swing yet, putting Democrats essentially at parity, if not a potential upper hand in the number of seats gained, and shifting Old Dominion more securely into the party’s column.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Does that give an upper hand to British Hamnet star Joe Alwyn?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The Virginia measure became a turning point, Jeffries' biggest swing yet, putting Democrats essentially at parity, if not a potential upper hand in the number of seats gained, and shifting Old Dominion more securely into the party’s column.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The Virginia measure became a turning point, Jeffries’ biggest swing yet, putting Democrats essentially at parity, if not a potential upper hand in the number of seats gained, and shifting Old Dominion more securely into the party’s column.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Does that give an upper hand to British Hamnet star Joe Alwyn?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The Virginia measure became a turning point, Jeffries' biggest swing yet, putting Democrats essentially at parity, if not a potential upper hand in the number of seats gained, and shifting Old Dominion more securely into the party’s column.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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“Upper hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20hand. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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