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
Both sides suffered heavy losses, but the outnumbered Union forces held onto high ground.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
His elite contact is currently hampered by a high ground-ball rate.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
His elite contact is currently hampered by a high ground-ball rate.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for high ground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high ground
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
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The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series.
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“High ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20ground. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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