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upper hand
noun
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Examples of upper hand in a Sentence
finally gained the upper hand in the argument
Recent Examples on the Web
That economic reliance has given Xi a slight upper hand.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
This is often because owners are misconstrued as having an unfair ‘upper hand’ in landlord-tenant litigation.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
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—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Arrowhead being the loudest stadium in the world is such an upper hand and such a pleasure to have.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of upper hand was
in the 15th century
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“Upper hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20hand. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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upper hand
noun
: the position of being ahead or in control
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