as in advantages
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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Noun
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Companies that build these competencies first will have sustainable advantages in innovation speed and quality.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025 -
At 6-foot-6, 275 pounds, his frame and athleticism give him natural advantages against the run, where he was rated as the 22nd-best run defending defensive end out of 121 in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Using a silhouette reminiscent of the iconic 1920s Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, the Maison Margiela Loved to Death sneakers dial up the distressing with visible seams, raw edges and distressed rubber soles, but that’s only the beginning.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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