upper hand
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finally gained the upper hand in the argument
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Republicans led by former President Donald Trump still have an upper hand, largely because the GOP is still seen as the party with stronger free-market allegiances.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Its products have been credited as key to Turkey gaining an upper hand in its fight against Kurdish militants.
—Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Its UAVs have been instrumental in Turkey gaining an upper hand in its fight against Kurdish militants.
—Suzan Fraser, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
Ralston Valley 6-1 6 W (47-7 vs. Denver South)
Comment: Mustangs one of those rare programs that have had upper hand on Columbine recently.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Its products have been credited as key to Turkey gaining an upper hand in its fight against Kurdish militants.
—Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Its UAVs have been instrumental in Turkey gaining an upper hand in its fight against Kurdish militants.
—Suzan Fraser, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
Ralston Valley 6-1 6 W (47-7 vs. Denver South)
Comment: Mustangs one of those rare programs that have had upper hand on Columbine recently.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Upper hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20hand. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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