upper hand

Example Sentences

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Police eventually cleared the show, but Dead City had the upper hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

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

It's a game for us to play against an opponent that's had the upper hand on us for years.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

She’d probably have the upper hand, too, with all her training.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins