as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
unquestionably the company has the whip hand in negotiations with the labor union
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Noun
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Detractors will note the labor-saving advantages of using AI.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Florida hospitals benefit from public funding, tax advantages, and community trust that demand accountability in return.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a more permanent solution, Wang recommends sewing the edges of the sheets together and leaving an opening to stuff the bed with fabric scraps or old clothes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Whip hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip%20hands. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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