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
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Cue the whole nepo-baby brouhaha, the never-ending conversation about the professional advantages that come with a famous last name.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Eggs are suggested as an easy entry point, using about a teaspoon instead of butter or oil to cook one egg for crisp edges and a richer flavor.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • More snaps mean more sack opportunities — but also more responsibility, not just as a pass rusher but also in defending the run and ensuring that edges are sealed and pockets are contained.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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