as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
one would have thought that having the superior product would have given the company the high ground in the video format war
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Recent Examples of high ground
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Both parties are vying for the ethical high ground before the November elections.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Avoid open spaces, isolated objects, high ground and metallic objects.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian forces also control high ground to the east of Sloviansk.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Both parties are vying for the ethical high ground before the November elections.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Avoid open spaces, isolated objects, high ground and metallic objects.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian forces also control high ground to the east of Sloviansk.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for high ground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high ground
Noun
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins opted to sit Crosby and several other regulars after clinching a playoff berth for the first time since the 2021-22 season and home ice advantage throughout the first round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Musk in March outlined plans for the massive operation to build cutting-edge semiconductors for artificial intelligence, robotics and space forays.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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My colleague Nancy Youssef, a staff writer who covers the Pentagon and has been reporting on the negotiations, told me that this time, Iran has a clear upper hand.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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The experience creep phenomenon is particularly acute in tech, which is the softest of sectors in terms of hiring, giving employers a firm upper hand.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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