with the benefit of

idiom

: with the help of (something) : by using (something)
With the benefit of hindsight, he saw where he had made a mistake.
She'll do better with the benefit of more experience.

Examples of with the benefit of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yet with the benefit of hindsight, the wisest move here frankly would have been to dispense with the people entirely, provide a few subtitles and just go straight to the battles, jettisoning what meager plot there is. Brian Lowry, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024 Sterling Silver 3 Carat Oval Cut Engagement Ring This simple and timeless cut still has the eye-catching look of other engagement-style rings with the benefit of not worrying too much if it gets snagged or lost during transit. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024 Relations with Ronja, too, are repaired and strengthened, albeit with the benefit of some distance between them. Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024 Another way the furniture designer will be playing to this trend in the year ahead is through mixing vinyls and leathers to create handsome detail with the benefit of high durability—think barstools, ottomans, and benches. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023 The board sought to push out Altman quickly and with the benefit of surprise, subsequent reporting has revealed. Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023 His exclusion looks even more egregious with the benefit of hindsight. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023 Visiting Acadia National Park in the winter comes with the benefit of fewer crowds, ample parking, and the ability to enjoy Maine's natural beauty under a blanket of snow. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023 Of course, living high above the Big Apple also comes with the benefit of picturesque city views, courtesy of the home’s sliding glass walls. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2023

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“With the benefit of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20benefit%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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