upper hand

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

As this battle plays out, some experts say Anthropic would probably have an upper hand in court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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 • Mar. 6, 2026

He could continue to sleep in the birch, where, if not completely protected, he had the advantage of a high redoubt, the upper hand in case of a conflict.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig