upper hand
noun
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finally gained the upper hand in the argument
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Regulation is another area where China is trying to get an upper hand.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
These Democrats believe that the mayhem caused by ICE’s raids gives the party an uncharacteristic upper hand over Republicans on immigration—and that demands to eliminate the agency erase that leverage.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
There are a limited number of sites these facilities can go, giving local governments an upper hand in negotiations.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Anything from Oprah’s Favorites list already has an upper hand in White Elephant, and this travel jewelry case proves why.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
These Democrats believe that the mayhem caused by ICE’s raids gives the party an uncharacteristic upper hand over Republicans on immigration—and that demands to eliminate the agency erase that leverage.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
There are a limited number of sites these facilities can go, giving local governments an upper hand in negotiations.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Anything from Oprah’s Favorites list already has an upper hand in White Elephant, and this travel jewelry case proves why.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Upper hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20hand. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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