upper hand

Example Sentences

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But this fall, Russian forces have gained the upper hand in the tactical drone contest for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet it could have been so different after Newcastle initially handled a white-hot atmosphere so well by gaining the upper hand.

From BBC

Saturday as fire crews gained the upper hand on the stubborn blaze aboard cargo ship One Henry Hudson.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe I need to push myself and buy some outfits that would let me get the upper hand in diplomatic negotiations,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, reckons that Ukraine will need to launch a series of counteroffensives, not just one, to get the upper hand.

From Seattle Times