have the benefit of
idiom
: to be helped by (something) : to be able to use (something)
Her judgment will be better when she has the benefit of more experience.
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Evaporative humidifiers have the perk of being self-regulating, but ultrasonic humidifiers have the benefit of running more quietly.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Evaporative humidifiers have the benefit of dispersing less dust, but their filters need to be replaced periodically.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
The library and museum also have the benefit of location: Perched in the hills north of Los Angeles, the site provides visitors panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
—Lauren Sloss, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
However, Dixon’s campaign will have the benefit of an additional $200,000 contributed to a super PAC dedicated to supporting her candidacy.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
Any responsible lower court would take the high Court’s agreement to hear the cases as a signal that caution is warranted, and would want to have the benefit of the Court’s ruling and reasoning before proceeding.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 16 Dec. 2023
Investigators will not have the benefit of hearing what was going on in the cockpit during the flight.
—Claire Rush, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2024
Pet owners have the benefit of getting a free exam for their pets and all of the laboratory diagnostics provided for them.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Like many of the other authors, King felt rushed to keep up with the groundswell of support for land acknowledgements, and didn’t have the benefit of time to think them through.
—Hazlitt, 17 Jan. 2024
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Evaporative humidifiers have the benefit of dispersing less dust, but their filters need to be replaced periodically.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
The library and museum also have the benefit of location: Perched in the hills north of Los Angeles, the site provides visitors panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
—Lauren Sloss, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
However, Dixon’s campaign will have the benefit of an additional $200,000 contributed to a super PAC dedicated to supporting her candidacy.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
Any responsible lower court would take the high Court’s agreement to hear the cases as a signal that caution is warranted, and would want to have the benefit of the Court’s ruling and reasoning before proceeding.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 16 Dec. 2023
Investigators will not have the benefit of hearing what was going on in the cockpit during the flight.
—Claire Rush, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2024
Pet owners have the benefit of getting a free exam for their pets and all of the laboratory diagnostics provided for them.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Like many of the other authors, King felt rushed to keep up with the groundswell of support for land acknowledgements, and didn’t have the benefit of time to think them through.
—Hazlitt, 17 Jan. 2024
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