upper hands

noun

plural of upper hand
as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition finally gained the upper hand in the argument

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  1. advantages
  2. edges
Noun
  • The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Among the states granted early slots, only Nevada and New Mexico offer clear advantages to progressives.
    — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • First, the cream-to-powder texture is foolproof—the edges smoke out with the slightest tap, making blending a dream.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gently vacuum up dirt and hair from all vent openings and around the edges of the cover.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of edges
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“Upper hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper%20hands. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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