be of advantage

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The female body structure itself is another element Ocobock and Lacy found to be of advantage in terms of endurance and effectiveness for prehistoric hunters.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023

I am glad that this Table has not interfered in above one or two things with the other, and that my Labours also are like to be of advantage, and benefit to the Learned World.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2022

Further, variations thus induced may be of advantage to the continued life of the plant, or in all degrees disadvantageous or threatening to its existence.

From Disease in Plants by Ward, H. Marshall

The iron band on my neck might, after all, be of advantage to me; it would give me a sort of superiority over other mendicants.

From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r

It is premature to consider the question of expense until it has been decided that the introduction of this Cannonette will be of advantage to the Service.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 1, 1890 by Various