upper hand

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But after telling his corner he had hurt his hip, Murphy struggled to defend takedowns like he had before and Evloev gained the upper hand in the closing stages.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Luke felt a surge of pride that he’d gotten the upper hand, that he had earned the right to decide what happened next.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix