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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 main advantages of a pop-top like this one are to create more headroom inside a vehicle that rides low and to add space for a second bed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Even American firms, from Airbnb and DoorDash to Shopify, have embraced Chinese models, tapping into the advantages of open systems, including lower costs and greater flexibility for customization.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Brown liner, matte finishes, smoky eyes and frosted color are being pulled forward selectively, with softer edges and modern technique giving those familiar looks another life in 2026.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes the images are blurred along the edges, while other shots seem to have been manipulated using CGI.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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