at an advantage
idiom
: in a better position to succeed
The union should be at an advantage in the negotiations.
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The zone, Jenkins said, puts Caldwell at an advantage to export and import products from international sources.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Feb. 2025
When asked by Kennedy if trans athletes are at an advantage, Baker said the idea was debatable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
With De la Fuente a veteran at the RFEF, having previously coached the under-21s, this puts Barcelona players at an advantage.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
That puts companies with deep pockets at an advantage.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Feb. 2025
When asked by Kennedy if trans athletes are at an advantage, Baker said the idea was debatable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
With De la Fuente a veteran at the RFEF, having previously coached the under-21s, this puts Barcelona players at an advantage.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
That puts companies with deep pockets at an advantage.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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“At an advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20an%20advantage. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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