How to Use the upper hand in a Sentence
the upper hand
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And while Travis and the Chiefs got the upper hand in the game, Jason keeps it all in perspective.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Braves, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 21-10 fourth quarter, too.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2023
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The Broncos got the upper hand with 10 unanswered points in the third quarter.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
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Tired of giving neck, back, and shoulder pain the upper hand?
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
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For decades, agribusiness has had the upper hand in this conflict.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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In some neighborhoods south of Khartoum, the army has the upper hand.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2023
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Royals, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 2-1 fourth quarter, too.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Spartans, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-3 fourth quarter, too.
—Ledeai, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2023
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Ukraine has dealt heavy blows to Russian forces in the Black Sea even as Russia has the upper hand on land.
—Fox News, 5 July 2024
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Rams, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-13 final quarter, too.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2023
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Purple Raiders, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 7-6 fourth quarter, too.
—Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
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Of late, however, the Tigers have held the upper hand, winning four of the last six meetings.
—Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 25 Feb. 2023
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But don’t count on women holding the upper hand for too long.
—Fred Schruers, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
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For years, pay growth held steady as employers had the upper hand.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
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If the past couple of Emmys set any precedent, the sweet series have the upper hand.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2023
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And once again, that goes back to employers having the upper hand.
—Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2024
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There’s a feeling that workers have the upper hand right now — after all, there aren’t enough of them.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
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Ukraine must therefore win the upper hand on the battlefield.
—Norbert Röttgen, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2023
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The clock was the only thing that stopped the Pirates, who enjoyed the upper hand in an 8-0 final quarter, too.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2023
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There is one aspect of the two closers' careers in which Pressly already has the upper hand.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 21 Feb. 2023
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And those who have the most generally have the upper hand, no matter the source of their riches.
—Chris Vognar, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2023
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But just as modesty seemed to be getting the upper hand, the bottom edge veered north and slyly arched over the cheeks – coy as a wink.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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When comparing two salaries to decide who stays home with the kids, men often have the upper hand.
—Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2023
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One of the biggest position battles in camp will be for the final bench spot, in which Lopez has the upper hand for now.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
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On Thursday, the police appeared to be gaining the upper hand, and some stores and schools reopened.
—Declan Walsh, New York Times, 20 July 2023
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Midway took a 30-28 lead into the fourth quarter, where Lake Ridge secured the upper hand.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
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Things have been rough all around for the last year or so in the housing world, but sellers seem to have the upper hand because of how tight supply is.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
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But the Master gained the upper hand by destroying one of her weapons and vanished to chase after his rogue pupil.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 25 June 2024
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And there are some moments in which the fusion is well blended enough that no stylistic input seems to have the upper hand.
—Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2023
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Daemon is one of the most clever, cunning and conniving characters in House of the Dragon, who always seems to have the upper hand.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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