upper hand

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But after telling his corner he had hurt his hip, Murphy struggled to defend takedowns like he had before and Evloev gained the upper hand in the closing stages.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Paramount has attempted numerous maneuvers to gain the upper hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Imagine how AI could have made them more disruptive—or how AI could give defenders the upper hand, by addressing vulnerabilities beforehand and enabling faster recovery after.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

For a few glorious days I had the upper hand.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge