advantage
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The advantage was so comfortable that U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino could afford to avoid taking any risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Paraguay’s first shot on goal didn’t come until the 73rd minute when Mauricio, a halftime substitute, took advantage of a slow-reacting U.S. defense to pull a goal back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Sri Lanka missed their mark, as they did far too often in the first innings, and from there England's opener took full advantage.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Cells that possess a biological advantage are more likely to expand, including the microglia-like cells carrying cancer-related mutations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
One advantage of the former was that while he was listening he could also be glancing at a board.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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