upper hand

Example Sentences

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Police eventually cleared the show, but Dead City had the upper hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

As many auto and industrial components are related to current humanoid robot production, China has an upper hand, Lau says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Only hours before the announcement of the ceasefire, the hardline Chief Justice, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, told Iranian state TV that Iran was seeking an end to the war while still maintaining an upper hand.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

And the Iranians will come into the talks thinking they have the upper hand.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Inside, the woman had got the upper hand.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez