as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
one would have thought that having the superior product would have given the company the high ground in the video format war
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Recent Examples of high ground
Only then will those who still retain power over him have the ethical high ground and democratic consent to remove him.
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Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Now, Hollywood has an opportunity to follow in Warner's footsteps and take a moral high ground.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Critically, Israel established strategic control over the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, a strategic high ground at the base of the Anti-Lebanon mountains that was part of the lands of the Tribe of Manasseh in Ancient Israel.
—Bassem Eid, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
The Spanish government sent emergency alerts on Tuesday asking people to stay indoors or seek high ground.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Now, Hollywood has an opportunity to follow in Warner's footsteps and take a moral high ground.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Critically, Israel established strategic control over the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, a strategic high ground at the base of the Anti-Lebanon mountains that was part of the lands of the Tribe of Manasseh in Ancient Israel.
—Bassem Eid, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
The Spanish government sent emergency alerts on Tuesday asking people to stay indoors or seek high ground.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high ground
Noun
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Those who embrace these technologies now will likely find themselves with a considerable advantage in the increasingly competitive digital landscape.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And Osceola will continue to have homecourt advantage in the Finals against Stockton.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The increase could be a sign of buyers having an upper hand in the market, said Redfin’s Zhao.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the process, employers have gained a significant upper hand.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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“High ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20ground. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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