have the upper hand
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Businesses now have the upper hand on labor, a reversal of what happened during the post-pandemic recovery.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
But even within confederations, there is disagreement and it makes it very difficult to predict whether Infantino or his opponents have the upper hand in this battle.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Even on the spot market, U.S. companies seem to have the upper hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
With Rhaenyra’s dragons on their side, the Velaryon armada should have the upper hand.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Whatever they faced, he’d have the upper hand as long as they were at sea.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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