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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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The venue The wedding took place at the First African Baptist Church on the northern edges of Cumberland Island.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dashboard edges, door pockets, cupholders, footwells and trims can all contain LED lighting.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Whip hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip%20hands. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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