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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

More broadly, businesses are reclaiming the upper hand in the employer-employee relationship after a period of worker empowerment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

As a commander he knew the power of fright, but once they had gained the upper hand in the initial skirmish the mice lost their fear and became bolder.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques