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upper

adjective as in above

Strongest match

Strong matches

Weak matches

adjective as in superior

Strongest match

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Despite the best efforts of Shaun Wane's men, Australia still have the upper hand.

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Australian bond markets will focus on third-quarter inflation data due Wednesday, which could show price pressures persisting near the upper end of the central bank’s 1%-3% inflation target.

Former Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker hasn’t announced a plan to run for a seat in the upper chamber, but polling shows that he would shoot to the top of primary voters’ list.

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With both sides dug in and thinking they have the upper hand, it’s unlikely either side will meaningfully roll back export restrictions for now, analysts say.

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An idea once dismissed as science fiction -- cooling Earth by scattering sunlight-reflecting particles into the upper atmosphere -- is now being taken seriously by researchers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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