advantage
Usage
Example Sentences
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The penalty was costly and Scotland and Russell took full advantage, with their misery being compounded by the nature of George Turner's match-winning try.
From BBC
The Magic took charge from there as Bane hit a jumper to tie the score and then made a layup with 1:28 left for a 109-107 advantage.
From Los Angeles Times
The 26-year-old American had started the day with a six-shot advantage that swelled to seven after his birdies at the first and third.
From Barron's
Companies like Home Depot, Lowe’s and QXO have looked to take advantage of an industry that has fallen out of favor by striking a series of big building-products deals in recent months.
Spurs were almost cruelly outclassed as Arsenal's advantage at the top of the table returned to five points, although Pep Guardiola's City have a game in hand.
From BBC
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