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
  • Securing the Shield ensures the top seed for Philly and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs for a team that has quietly gone about a consistent season without grabbing much in the way of attention.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • For today’s leaders, this means approaching every critical business decision with a mindset that considers how AI can deliver a competitive advantage.
    Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 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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