upper hand

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Recent Examples of upper hand Trump has 'upper hand' on Democrats in crime debate, MSNBC guest admits. FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for upper hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper hand
Noun
  • The Packers should have the advantage in the contest, as Arizona backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett is set to start in Week 7 with Kyler Murray sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a foot sprain.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jayden Fraser added a two-point rush, giving his team an 8-7 edge at intermission.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) attempted to move forward with a vote on a full-year Defense appropriations bill on Thursday to gain some favor with Senate Democrats on the edge about the shutdown.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Officials issued flood warnings, urging residents to shelter in place and move to high ground.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And letting sift through their hands a potential win that likely would have lifted them into a top-10 ranking and early inside track to one of 12 College Football Playoff berths.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Ethan Del Mastro might have had an inside track for a spot on the blue line when camp opened, but his struggles continued against Detroit.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

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