upper hand

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Recent Examples of upper hand 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 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. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 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 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 See All Example Sentences for upper hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper hand
Noun
  • Keller took advantage and scored after two of the gaffes and the third killed a drive in the end zone.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The veteran right-hander — who grew up in Anaheim — had sharp command of his pitches and used it to his advantage throughout the night.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The fear of a man with a single foot over a cliff edge.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The Lexington community, still reeling from a 5-year-old’s death in a home explosion five months ago, is on edge after gas lines continue to get hit by companies installing fiber optic cables.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Arshdeep Bains is no longer waiver exempt and would seem to have an inside track at earning a roster spot.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Wide receiver Josh Moore: The West Broward alumnus is another local product who has an inside track to produce early in his Hurricanes tenure.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025

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