get the upper hand

Example Sentences

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“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

Shakespeare and Anne wrestle to get the upper hand of a plot that seems to have a mind of its own.

From Los Angeles Times

Gradually England managed to get the upper hand though and, after a high hit from Kyle Rowe on Ollie Chessum had deprived Scotland of field position, England crept ahead off the tee.

From BBC

As firefighters start to get the upper hand on the Eaton and Palisades fires, the focus now shifts to clearing debris from the thousands of destroyed or heavily damaged homes, an effort complicated by hazardous materials and toxic ash.

From Los Angeles Times

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn floated the idea on Monday that Fury might be trying to get the upper hand in potential negotiations with Joshua.

From BBC