upper hand

Example Sentences

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As they regained the upper hand, forces still needed more than an hour to move crowds across the vast grassy lawn.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

He added: "More than that, you were the dominant member. It was about getting the upper hand."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

With Rhaenyra’s dragons on their side, the Velaryon armada should have the upper hand.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Tech companies are competing to secure supplies, giving memory manufacturers the upper hand on pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Father laid his knife and fork crossways on his plate and took a breath, satisfied he’d gained the upper hand.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver