upper hand
Example Sentences
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And the Iranians will come into the talks thinking they have the upper hand.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026
A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
More broadly, businesses are reclaiming the upper hand in the employer-employee relationship after a period of worker empowerment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Evloev was predicted to grapple with Murphy but it was not until the third round, with the Briton gaining the upper hand in the striking, that he attempted his first takedown.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
After all, Caesar’s latest victory made it clear that he had the upper hand, and it would not be in Egypt’s best interests to side with Caesar’s enemy.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
