upper hand

Example Sentences

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It's a game for us to play against an opponent that's had the upper hand on us for years.

From BBC

He has gained the upper hand over Iran’s president and other top leaders, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Institutional buyers currently hold the upper hand, using their deep due diligence skills to identify high-quality holdings that can be hidden by broader market volatility, the person added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the war, China held a strong upper hand.

From Barron's

All of them are battling inside my chest for the upper hand.

From Literature