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"upper hand" Definitions
  1. the dominating or controlling position; advantage: to have the upper hand in the fight.

967 Sentences With "upper hand"

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Democrats have the upper hand and they should play the upper hand.
But it is increasingly clear who has the upper hand. ■
At first glance, Amazon appears to have the upper hand.
By this measure, liberals may have won the upper hand.
Manu gets the upper hand, as per his senior status.
And so, ISIS would have the theological upper hand here.
But the Parisian delegation thinks it has the upper hand.
The bottom line: Republicans admit Democrats have the upper hand.
We're so used to seeing Randall with the upper hand.
Will China have the upper hand if Rajapaksa displaces Wickremesinghe?
Ryan Kass : Yeah, that definitely gave them the upper hand.
When one side gains the upper hand it usually overreaches.
PEPSI'S HAD THE UPPER HAND OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.
That could give Trump the upper hand, at least initially.
Why do cities have the upper hand this time around?
Democrats say Trump's public criticisms give adversaries an upper hand.
For now, Mr. Mirziyoyev seems to have the upper hand.
The Memo: Nationalists gain upper hand in Trump's White House.
"Cunningham said promoters tend to "have the tactical upper hand.
For now, Mr. Sanders's progressive vision has the upper hand.
Messianic Zionism, of Amir's variety, has gained the upper hand.
But the U.S. still maintains the upper hand with sanctions.
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As the season concluded, cooler colors took the upper hand.
An assassin by trade, Villanelle always has the upper hand.
All over the world, populists have been gaining the upper hand.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, has had the upper hand.
Both had chances to gain the upper hand much earlier Friday.
The 2010 redistricting has already given Republicans the upper hand, politically.
If that's the case, then Ghost definitely had an upper hand.
A decade of easy credit has given borrowers the upper hand.
Moderates in favour of elections, however, now have the upper hand.
Negan's cohorts think they have the upper hand as a result.
Liberals in the cabinet may now be gaining the upper hand.
Trump has the upper hand and the Democrats have no hand.
With the amenders' momentum sapped, their opponents gained the upper hand.
But sometimes, despite best efforts, Mother Nature wields an upper hand.
Despite all this worry, the bulls still have the upper hand.
And third, lest we forget: We always have the upper hand.
North Korea gains the upper hand if we lose our focus.
The bulls have the upper hand, at least for the moment.
With perseverance, and better weather, they gradually gained the upper hand.
Ironically, low employment across the Midwest gives workers the upper hand.
Possibly because he, and his character, have the upper hand anyway.
And Mr. Kim seems convinced that he has the upper hand.
One faction has the upper hand and then it does not.
Democrats have the upper hand, but they aren't acting like it.
It does seem like Disney has the upper hand right now.
For now, clean-government forces have the upper hand in Slovakia.
"They are trying to have the upper hand at the table".
Second, the President's legal team has the upper hand by default.
In the decisive penalty shootout, however, Montenegro got the upper hand.
Neither team gained an upper hand in the first extra frame.
But the regulation could give universities the upper hand in negotiations.
For the moment, the hard-liners have regained the upper hand.
"The anti-immigrant folks really have the upper hand," he said.
It's hard to imagine Putin not having the upper hand here.
That means Republicans inherently have the upper hand in the gerrymandering game.
If that's still not enough to give the Resistance the upper hand?
But carmakers have looked to other means to gain the upper hand.
"Fundamental traders up until now have had the upper hand," said Dusaniwsky.
"The person creating the fake always has the upper hand," Farid said.
But Rick, it turns out, has the upper hand — psychologically and physically.
Cunning: Negan had the upper hand throughout "Wrath," no question about it.
On a per-capita basis Taipei appears to have the upper hand.
Most of the state's voters believe that Clinton has the upper hand.
Whoever has the upper hand has no incentive to come to terms.
To be sure, Kennedy has the upper-hand in deep-Red Louisiana.
He had all the good students, so he had the upper hand.
"He had this sort of weird subversive upper hand," Dweezil says laughing.
Despite these pockets of resistance, Pelosi seems to have the upper hand.
But Juppe's camp frets this may give the upper hand to London.
If what Leuschner says is true, Tier does have the upper hand.
BEACH: Look I think he has to continue with the upper hand.
"Having a fanbase gives you massive upper hand, right away," he said.
" At school, "Leticia had the upper hand; proper dominance was turned around.
Ladji's transportation experience gives him an upper hand in his new profession.
And so far, it looks like technology companies have the upper hand.
Whoever has the upper hand has less incentive to come to terms.
Over time, who holds the upper hand has shifted back and forth.
In both states, Republicans have the upper hand in the gubernatorial race.
McVay might need a few changeups to gain the upper hand. 3.
Democrats are seeking the upper hand on the issue after forcing Sen.
Doesn't US President Donald Trump love negotiations where he has the upper hand?
Now with the upper hand, it has no incentive to make a deal.
The whistleblower complaint has turned the tables, giving the House the upper hand.
Washington is used to having the upper hand in relations with the Philippines.
For the first four seasons, fans of the books had the upper hand.
More probably, the economic nationalists on his team will have the upper hand.
Facing little competition from America, Russia and China will have the upper hand.
In terms of numbers, hardliners are almost certain to have the upper hand.
But like their Parthian forebears, Iran and its allies have the upper hand.
Duffey engineered an offense that did just enough to gain the upper hand.
Anderson says Amazon also has the upper hand on selection and delivery times.
However, Trump sees himself with the upper hand given China's lagging economic growth.
But Serena had the upper hand, capitalizing on Venus' second serves all day.
Google is acting plenty aggressive but Microsoft still has a huge upper hand.
And every time his mind returned to that, pain got the upper hand.
We gotta say, Harden's got the upper hand on LBJ with this one.
If liberal internationalism wants to get the upper hand, it must reform itself.
That said, there were some moments where Hillary clearly had the upper hand.
The knowledge I had attained gave me the upper hand in the conversation.
Jamie gains the upper hand in the duel, stabbing Randall in the groin.
Consumers simply don't have the upper hand when it comes to online transactions.
The candidates with the most support would have the upper hand, of course.
This should give the Creek Nation the upper hand, at least in theory.
The Hill: Trump seeks upper hand on civility – to the chagrin of Democrats.
Trump would appear to have the upper hand going into the first debate.
If demand is high but gasoline is plentiful, distributors have the upper hand.
Conniff argues, though, that foreign fishermen get the upper hand on the catch.
If so, ObamaCare wins and Sanders has the upper hand in the debate.
Even if his body remains weak, he'll still have the upper hand again.
But when it comes to making connections, introverts may have the upper hand.
Only after that humiliation were the women able to gain the upper hand.
In any event, Ethiopia always has had the upper hand in the relationship.
Republicans for years owned the upper hand on patriotism as a political issue.
Johnson continued to speak, struggling to gain the upper hand with the crowd.
Varadkar said the EU would have the upper-hand when talks get underway.
At-will employment gives a significant upper hand to the country&aposs employers.
The upper hand relished by Gus here, in other words, will not last.
Even as the economy booms, polls show Democratic candidates with the upper hand.
You can use that lull to your advantage — and gain the upper hand.
One conclusion is clear: Prosecutors have the upper hand in this epic battle.
Republicans still believe the GOP has the upper hand in the general election.
Mr. Trump, advisers said, still believes he has the upper hand with Democrats.
The fighting eased in the afternoon as Saleh supporters gained the upper hand.
Crist also has the upper hand when it comes to demographics and fundraising.
Ramona and Destiny set out on a mission to gain back the upper hand.
Standing firm on NetSuite will help keep the upper hand in any upcoming negotiations.
South Korea has the upper hand in the dispute, since it controls the islands.
At the time, Democrats had the upper hand and saw little reason to compromise.
She has the upper hand, argument-wise, but definitely the lower hand, life-wise.
As long as the new memory has the upper hand, his fear is suppressed.
I think that gave me the upper hand in stringing some more points together.
Nationalists within the party have long had the upper hand over progressives, she adds.
"The U.S. administration probably has the upper hand in this currency war," he added.
Until now, John — expert con-man and ex-con — had the clear upper hand.
Coal could take the upper hand again when coal-fired plants resume normal operations.
I would argue that, for the moment, robotic exploration should have the upper hand.
But business groups feared it gave unions the upper hand at the bargaining table.
The power struggle has given rise to uncertainty over who has the upper hand.
And for now, Cruz and Rubio have the upper hand, according to the data.
Memories preserved Now, with the horses, his ancestral instincts definitely got the upper hand.
Still, he said, Monsanto made a mistake in thinking it had the upper hand.
Bernie Sanders is seen as having the upper hand in West Virginia's Democratic contest.
Joe Heck and Democratic Pennsylvania senate hopeful Katie McGinty all hold the upper hand.
He claimed to have the political upper hand, saying Schumer and Pelosi were weakened.
This gave Aviva, already a well-liked name among the buyside, the upper hand.
Cornyn's campaign expressed confidence that its candidate would have the upper hand against Castro.
On the sales side, being a woman felt like I had the upper hand.
You have the upper hand in this situation, but you can avoid provoking aggression.
This now gives Salvini the upper hand in determining the government's economic policy agenda.
Ramona and Destiny set out on a mission to gain back the upper hand.
The president of China may have the upper hand after a visit to Pyongyang.
"It is definitely a buyer's market and they have the upper hand," she says.
Standing firm on NetSuite will help keep the upper hand in any coming negotiations.
It's hard to find anyone who says Putin didn't emerge with the upper hand.
Mr. Putin has helped the dictator gain the upper hand in Syria's civil war.
Before he arrived, there were even indications the North Koreans held an upper hand.
Recent polls suggest Democrats have the upper hand over Republicans going into the elections.
SHODAN always has the upper hand, she anticipates your next move, and self-corrects.
Nothing guarantees that Kim would negotiate after gaining the upper hand on South Korea.
When it comes to relationships, who has the upper hand: the pumpkin or the thief?
By the end, in whatever this struggle had been, she had secured the upper hand.
While we gave the upper hand to Magic Leap, Microsoft ended up winning the contract.
Kenya's government is gaining the upper hand over those who might hold it to account.
IN HIS trade war with China, President Donald Trump appears to have the upper hand.
But modern submarines are very quiet, and neither side has gained a definitive upper hand.
Were Iranian Kurds to start a serious revolt, Iran's forces would have the upper hand.
Were it just a tit-for-tat tariff battle, America would have the upper hand.
The current one gives Renault, itself 143% owned by the French state, the upper hand.
A religious exemption seems to have the upper hand for now, but that could change.
Facebook is attacking Snap so aggressively now while it still has a big upper-hand.
The digital economy is changing the game, giving the upper hand to centralized data processing.
On paper, Vladimir Putin should not have had the upper hand going into the meeting.
"The administration recognizes that in the short run it has the upper hand," he continued.
Democrats have a slight upper hand, as the party's establishment continues to rally behind Rep.
Civil rights groups believe they will have the upper hand in at least some cases.
But while Ruiz is a familiar GOP target, he's so far had the upper hand.
So Trump will continue to have the upper hand in confirming judges to lifetime posts.
All this to gain the upper hand in ongoing negotiations to reopen the federal government.
And based on the new trailer, it looks like Scarlet Witch has the upper hand.
"The China hawks have the upper hand in Washington at the moment," Professor Curran said.
But he noted that sellers still have the upper hand in some neighborhoods, particularly downtown.
At one point, Sam was watching TV while Lang struggled to get the upper hand.
To gain the upper hand, you can't just win states — you have to win big.
With Singapore as the venue, Mr. Trump may have an upper hand, veteran diplomats said.
She attacks Ben, but he promptly gets the upper hand and begins to choke her.
"It's going to be a long battle, and Amazon's got the upper hand," he said.
The bird-strike community can safely claim to have the upper hand at the moment.
Indeed, Texas may have the upper-hand in this land duel with the Trump administration.
Kendall finally has the upper hand, but does he know where to go from here?
More-educated patients have an upper hand when navigating the medical system, she told Reuters Health.
Gaining a bit more of an upper hand in annual appropriations negotiations is a big deal.
Walmart is also seeking to control some beef production to gain an upper hand on suppliers.
It's not entirely clear that Democrats or Republicans have the upper hand in the abortion debate.
Perkowski still argued he holds the upper hand over Trump thanks to the voluntary cessation doctrine.
Cynicism has the upper hand, after years of what many say were empty promises of improvement.
In the peace efforts, Machar's former rebels are friendless and penniless, giving Kiir the upper hand.
China's path has never been linear: reformists and conservatives have constantly jostled for the upper hand.
If you're a member of the Beyhive, you're gonna have the upper hand in today's game!
If the Houthis are driven out, the coalition could get the upper hand in the war.
The majority said the incidents occurred in professional situations, where he clearly had the upper hand.
That this Republican White House went along demonstrates how Pelosi and Democrats held the upper hand.
Trump's hawkish National Security Advisor John Bolton "had that upper hand for a while," Nephew said.
On their first meeting, a first-to-10 exhibition, Kishida looked to have the upper hand.
The upper hand The latest effort comes after previous ceasefire attempts by the international community crumbled.
Campbell's campaign believes they have the upper hand with these voters, even in Fayard's own backyard.
But Mr. Trump has plainly faltered in his attempts to seize the upper hand over Mrs.
But it took Russian air power to break the stalemate and give Assad the upper hand.
So, was this just two CEO's trading mutual insults and insinuations to gain the upper hand?
In short, we are unwittingly crediting Kim as maintaining an upper hand in these nuclear negotiations.
After the second summit, Trump now has the upper hand with both North Korea and China.
But the plan is to continue to improve lines and work toward keeping the upper hand.
Last September, palladium gained the upper hand over platinum for the first time in 16 years.
He had the upper hand back in January, when the court heard argument in Friedrichs v.
Sansa delivers the troops that save Jon Snow's hide and gives their side the upper hand.
For now, Khartoum has the upper hand in the online battle between between democracy and dictatorship.
Several recent polls, both nationwide and in battleground states, have shown Clinton with the upper hand.
But for now, that's not happening, Cramer said, arguing President Donald Trump has the upper hand.
That mind-set on the left has given Democrats an upper hand in campaign fund-raising.
That faction has been in the minority, but appeared to win the upper hand on Thursday.
A quiz for our country of the week (New Zealanders will obviously have the upper hand).
My advice to gain the upper hand in this struggle is to demobilize the digital stream.
Uncritically defending the status quo will just give Mr. Trump and his allies the upper hand.
The lack of a stand-out GOP challenger gives Bennet the upper-hand in the race.
However, we believe that price-supportive factors should gain the upper hand in the longer term.
The ruling against him confirmed the right to be forgotten had the upper hand, he said.
But GOP leaders felt they had the upper hand politically and refused to go any further.
For the first time in years, apartment hunters and tenants renewing leases have the upper hand.
One aide said Mr. Trump believes he has gained the upper hand in the public battle.
As the second Trump-Kim meeting approaches, North Korea looks to have the upper hand again.
Armed with sensitive information, Mr. Avenatti approached the meeting as though he had the upper hand.
In Florida, a Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday shows Mr. Trump with a strong upper hand.
Visually, the upper hand already belonged to the U.S. president – and the summit hadn't even officially begun.
Will the bears continue to gain the upper hand in Q2, or will the bulls charge again?
The Pentagon has begun to publicly acknowledge that in missiles, at least, China has the upper hand.
Microsoft could get the upper hand, though, given Sony has decided not to attend this year's expo.
In both North Carolina and Nevada, Clinton appears to have the upper hand on those two issues.
When it comes to metaphor and allusion, humans will always believe that they have the upper hand.
Which has the upper hand will become clear only once he begins making appointments and proposing laws.
The late night star will clearly have the upper hand, given his capacity as the Oscars emcee.
In that brief moment, they're equals, and the villain usually holds the upper hand, at least temporarily.
By Tuesday, the Madrid government had gained the upper hand in the protracted struggle over Catalonia's independence.
But a closer look reveals a subtle shift in dynamics that could give Macron an upper hand.
Shazam doesn't have a hands-free option, giving SoundHound the upper hand while you're driving the car.
Your fearless and courageous attitude will help you take the necessary risks to get the upper hand.
With this kind of upper hand, the concept of Where White People Meet is sort of puzzling.
Using money to get the upper hand over your partner is wrong, whether it's subtle or extreme.
It is an indication that the group is confident that its favored candidate has the upper hand.
The trip would have underscored Washington's failure to reach a credible denuclearization deal and Pyongyang's upper hand.
When Mr. Ducasse got the upper hand in the fight, a third man approached and stabbed him.
You should always be able to find a way to gain the upper hand in every situation.
When you attempt to destroy a people you don't believe exists, fury may get the upper hand.
What is clear is that Russia — and, by proxy, Assad — seems to have the upper hand here.
By giving women the sexual upper hand, these remakes neutralize the most offensive aspects of the originals.
Whatever the merits of approach #1, it has never gained the upper hand in the United States.
Campaigners say it is a strategy mostly used by husbands seeking an upper hand in custody battles.
This would seemingly give President Donald Trump an upper hand as he engages in the trade fight.
The Wizards held the upper hand in rebounding, finishing with a 57-38 advantage on the boards.
It may seem that the males are controlling the sperm, but the females have the upper hand.
But Ghani denied that his offer signaled desperation or that his government had lost the upper hand.
But in recent weeks, General Hifter's forces have gained the upper hand in the battle for Tripoli.
"DeLauro would have an upper hand, despite seniority," said one House Democratic lawmaker watching the evolving race.
And that prime minister will have the upper hand in forming the government and making domestic policy.
However, we believe that the price-supportive factors should gain the upper hand in the longer term.
Apple used this position to gain the upper-hand in partnerships — deal terms were often in their favor.
The consultation can give an upper hand, so is important that you protect yourself and seek legal advice.
These data points might suggest Democrats and abortion rights activists have the upper hand in the abortion debate.
Taxify, as a European company battling a pair of US-based mobility startups, may have the upper hand.
Brazil had the upper hand but France, who still threatened through Diani, held on to force extra time.
" He also insisted that it's Trump who enters the meeting with the upper hand: "We're strong, they're not.
She could think Democrats now have the upper hand politically, with polls showing support for the impeachment process.
The degenerates who gamble on politics give Republicans the upper hand in keeping the Senate for a reason.
As a commander, he comes equipped with powerful abilities that can give you the upper hand in battle.
I noted on Monday morning that the bears had an opening to get the upper hand this month.
One day, you have the upper hand, you're in control, and the next, you're totally at somebody's mercy.
I was looking for strategies and prefab decks to get the upper hand when I stumbled upon Jinketi.net.
Louisville appears to take the upper hand—Rice is from the Louisville area—but there's a plot twist!
It's almost like the more cold and more unfazed you are, the more you have the upper hand.
President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Thursday that the United States holds the upper hand in talks.
It immediately spins the story in a different direction and gives her the upper hand over the Blossoms.
The writers clearly needed to orchestrate a Negan arrival in which the Saviors' leader has the upper hand.
We have had brief rallies but within a couple of days, bearish sentiment seizes the upper hand again.
With the upper hand, Moscow does not appear inclined to give any ground — either in Syria or Munich.
The two leaders appear to be testing one another, neither willing to lose face or the upper hand.
VHS gained the upper hand the following decade; but Sony stopped producing Betamax cassette tapes only in 2016.
At this point prayers are not enough, ignorance and hatred can not continue to have the upper hand.
The vagina incident was a power play in her mind, giving her the upper hand in a negotiation.
Democrats appear to have the upper hand in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, Trump signaled he supports both bills — leaving it unclear which piece of legislation has the upper hand.
Mr. Kahn is letting his gifts as a sculptor and colorist, which are real, get the upper hand.
It frustrated leaders of the European Union, who increasingly appear to have the upper hand in the discussions.
Now, with climate deniers in Congress and in the White House, the oil industry has the upper hand.
In the first of three rounds against Mr. Li, Mr. Yan initially appeared to have the upper hand.
How does a man people are inclined to make fun of usually wind up with the upper hand?
On the surface, the U.S. would appear to very much have the upper hand in any trade confrontation.
This week's standoff between the president and Congress seemed to end with Mr. Vizcarra having the upper hand.
The combination of high demand and limited inventory means that sellers have the upper hand at the moment.
The agency's ample coffers gave Rockefeller the upper hand in taking over the subway system from the city.
Democrats feel they have the upper hand after winning control of the House and seven governorships last month.
Because FAFSA funds are distributed as applications come in, families who plan ahead can gain an upper hand.
And that means both parties have the chance to gain the upper hand by mounting effective public arguments.
So she moved fast to buy it while Google still had an upper hand at the negotiation table.
Progressive Democrats appeared to have the upper hand over moderates as the bill went through its final iterations.
But with newer and smaller devices hitting the market, kids motivated to vape will have the upper hand.
As ISIS' influence has waned and rebel-held locations reclaimed, Assad has regained the upper hand in Syria.
I am afraid it is not a correct attitude if someone always wants to maintain an upper hand.
For the time being, she said, commanders appeared to have concluded that Mr. Maduro has the upper hand.
Mostly her scholarly work takes the upper hand in dictating what she tracks on Instagram, Ms. Frisa said.
"Instead, it should begin drafting retaliatory measures against the United States so as to gain an upper hand."
" They also take for granted, he said, financial advice that "native parents with an upper hand economically have.
"We needed to become experts on addiction before we could get the upper hand on HIV," he said.
The Piedmont region of northwestern Italy was one such place where pessimism seemed to have the upper hand.
After Tuesday night's games — there are two more Wednesday night — Mexico still holds the upper hand in the rivalry.
However, Anton gets the upper hand at one point, and violently slashes into Charlotte, nearly cutting her arm off.
Aggressive private hackers and state-sponsored cyber-warriors appear to have the upper hand over beleaguered corporations and governments.
"Constitutionally, the federal government might have the upper hand ... but the B.C. government could force significant delays," he said.
Those resolutions, when codified on paper, often give an upper hand to the wealthy and members of majority groups.
If you haven't gotten the upper hand with your cash flow, revisit those basic elements of income versus spending.
But more than anything else he is an America First deal-wrangler who knows he has the upper hand.
Nonetheless, Republicans appeared to take the upper hand in a fight that stands to dominate Capitol Hill for months.
Oh, how the tables have turned — if only Heidi knew she finally held the upper hand in all this.
This is exactly what we should expect to happen when sellers have the upper hand over buyers, economists say.
She seemed to have the upper hand and many people began to wonder if perhaps she had been underestimated.
So long as that remains true, those that can put the bigger picture first will have the upper hand.
So, I still maintain Chuck has the upper hand in this even if he is losing everything he loves.
The Bruins had the upper hand in the third, outshooting Buffalo 13-7, on their way to the win.
If you're worried that blocking them will somehow give them the upper hand, or show they've won, who cares?
Because this is only the second act, Croft's upper hand is undercut by Ana's soldiers and their heavy weapons.
"For the bulls to regain the full upper hand, a close over $50 is what we need," he said.
If you leave early because of the anxiety, you'll feel defeated, as if the anxiety has the upper hand.
WRONG-FOOTED At the time of the Vilahur talks, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy seemed to hold the upper hand.
Tatum, who currently stars in The Hateful Eight, does admit that his wife should have had the upper hand.
We can just let them get the upper hand, or we can have artificial intelligence participate in protecting us.
But for now a populist camp around Putin appeared to have the upper hand over those calling for reform.
North Korea also may be trying to get an upper hand ahead of a possible resumption of nuclear talks.
Almost from the start Murray berated himself and disputed several line calls, but he eventually gained the upper hand.
It is no secret that China often deploys unfair tactics to gain an upper hand in the global economy.
In sopping conditions on Court 1, Stosur quickly gained the upper hand, beating Halep, 7-22 (22), 21-23.
There will be optimism that his visit is a sign that White House moderates have gained the upper hand.
But what's unsettling to me is that his side of the Democratic Party has gained the upper hand, ideologically.
Analysis: Trump administration officials claim they have the upper hand as China's economy begins to buckle under U.S. tariffs.
But long before he was forced out by the Supreme Court, the military had the upper hand yet again.
One of the committee's lawmakers highlighted another upper hand: the enormous sums that these giant corporations spend on lobbying.
The Taliban likely doesn't to make too many concessions because it currently has the upper hand in the war.
When asked on Friday, Sanders said he believes this extra time gives several of his opponents an upper hand.
But Renault is Nissan's largest shareholder, with a stake of more than 40 percent, giving it the upper hand.
But with or against the wind, Ostapenko gained the upper hand with her superior power and fearless shot selection.
Over the last few months, Uber and Waymo have traded barbs and legal maneuvers to gain the upper hand.
Varadkar said "the reality of the situation" is that the EU will have the upper hand in trade talks.
While it is unlikely he will regain control of all of Syria, he already has the upper hand generally.
In fact, life insurers say that taking a direct-to-consumer genetic test may give them the upper hand.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Thursday that the United States holds the upper hand in talks.
Overall, 22020 percent of respondents said male candidates have the upper hand, compared to 8 percent who thought otherwise.
Most business leaders are, like many opinion polls, split over which side of the debate has the upper hand.
The president took to Twitter on Thursday saying he had the upper hand in the trade war with China.
So China clearly has the upper hand in this dynamic, which means that Russia has much weaker negotiating power.
Some Democrats tacitly admitted that the White House currently has the upper hand -- but predicted the tables would turn.
The Allies, who were in control of all the major landmasses that lined the ocean, had the upper hand.
Once completely dependent upon imports for our critical energy needs, the United States is finally gaining the upper hand.
That makes it harder for dealers to keep the upper hand when discussing typical prices, features or available inventory.
Fear has the upper hand today, with equities falling and the dollar weakening against the yen and the euro.
And when it seems as though there's not enough to go around, nature will always have the upper hand.
Both China and the United States sought to gain the upper hand before the start of the G20 summit.
Democrats believe they finally have the upper hand — and Donald Trump has made himself extremely vulnerable to their attacks.
Apple's been wary to blur the lines between desktop and laptop too much, relinquishing the upper hand to Samsung here.
El Marro, a proud local, told his gang that they had the upper hand on their own turf, Juan recalled.
So Republicans will definitely have the upper hand regardless of who the Democrats nominate heading into November in this district.
Though the woman has the upper hand in terms of age, she is often a conquest for the virile dude.
Clearly, it seems to be working since Tyrion thought he had the upper hand after figuring out Cersei is pregnant.
In their final confrontation, Walter has the upper hand over David, and David says Walter has to make a choice.
The falling share of labour in the American economy shows that capital seems to have the upper hand over labour.
The miracle of Two Small Bodies is Eileen's ability to maintain the upper hand in even the most humiliating scenarios.
Clearly, Judalon is able to enact her revenge on Oziel because he never thought she could get the upper hand.
GC: The message that market currently is running with is the hawks are in the upper hand at the moment.
I had an upper hand compared to a few of my polo classmates in that I grew up riding horses.
Jim Cramer understands the importance of doing homework and picking individual stocks, and wants investors to get the upper hand.
Through a sneaky DNA swap, the hosts would have gotten the upper hand, and turned the virus' defenses against themselves.
Overall, analysts believe the United States has the upper hand in its trade war with the world's second largest economy.
Under Sahra Wagenknecht, who is Putin-friendly and anti-NATO, the hardliners currently have an upper hand in the party.
"From a parliamentary standpoint, the military retains the upper hand because it controls the 250-seat upper house," said Zawacki.
The absence of effective surveillance gives hackers the upper hand before, during and in the aftermath of a cyber attack.
The pacing of the interruptions feels choreographed rather than each actor trying to get the upper hand in the conversation.
"In the short term, neither bulls nor bears can get the upper hand," Min Lizheng, analyst at Eastmoney Securities wrote.
China has appeared in recent months to be gaining the upper hand in the long-running South China Sea dispute.
Plus there's Arya's vendetta against Cersei and, so far, no one has managed to get the upper hand on Cersei.
Vying for power Until a few months ago, Nguyen Tan Dung, Vietnam's two-term prime minister had the upper hand.
Plumbing is a dog-eat-dog kind of business and those with the strongest truck decals have the upper hand.
Stan definitely has an upper hand, here; he has Gaad, and has been an FBI agent for a long time.
But administration officials, emboldened by a federal appeals court ruling in Virginia last month, think they have the upper hand.
Yet the Thunder duo has gained the upper hand, carrying the team to a win away from the conference finals.
But even most Republicans don't hold out much hope that Trump and the White House can get the upper hand.
Her knowledge of sociology, as well as her ability to simply be a human being, give her the upper hand.
And Mr. Trump, as the nominee and the fund-raising tent pole for the party, may have the upper hand.
Clinton has a solid upper hand in Colorado and Virginia, the home state of Senator Tim Kaine, her running mate.
The lawyer for the drivers has said this would be disastrous for their case and give Uber the upper hand.
Democrats look to be united in their opposition to a wall and believe that they have the political upper hand.
Since then, the two sides have waged an all-out war in which Mr. Erdogan has had the upper hand.
CBS took the upper hand in the takeover battle after winning a court challenge from the media moguls on Monday.
In the currency market, the dollar retreated against many major currencies while keeping its upper hand against emerging economy currencies.
The bottom line: The challenges give the upper hand to those moving forward with 7 nanometers — namely, TSMC and Samsung.
The Jayhawks had the upper hand, though, with Ellis scoring eight points in the first half and Mason adding seven.
Disney appears to have the upper hand, because the Fox assets it's buying include a 39 percent stake in Sky.
With a flood of issues now hitting the market, investors are finally getting the upper hand — and can choose carefully.
In recent weeks, many of those figures have deserted him as the demonstrations appear to have gained the upper hand.
But while the Maduro government has the upper hand inside Venezuela, two external forces are putting pressure on the regime.
While Mr. Erdogan has the upper hand, he faces his most serious competition ever and is, experts say, running scared.
After the start-over, the Blues gained the upper hand in the first period while outshooting the Ducks 16-9.
Trump understands the current opportunity for the United States to gain the upper hand on economic and national security matters.
For the moment, Spain's prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, armed with the country's Constitution, appeared to have taken the upper hand.
These five cheap(ish) things will help give you the upper hand against closet clutter and streamline your overstuffed space.
Several aerospace and trade experts believe Boeing has the upper hand because the ITC sides more frequently with U.S. companies.
Russian forces stationed in Syria have helped Mr. Assad gain the upper hand in the country's seven-year civil war.
Muller said he respected Tesla and it remains to be seen who will have the upper hand in the future.
Samsung's market share in China has dwindled to near insignificance as competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi got the upper hand.
As the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Ellerbe, 54, appears to have the upper hand when it comes to talent identification.
"So, whether you ... love President Trump or you hate him, he has definitive the upper hand here," the host said.
The dichotomy between Netflix's plans and Apple's could also give Apple an upper hand when it comes to courting talent.
A persistent supply glut and low spot prices have given Japan's utilities the upper hand in their negotiations with sellers.
Thus, in the ongoing game of thrones between Raisi and Larijani, Raisi so far seems to have the upper hand.
" Principal Global Investors' Seema Shah dubbed Trump's latest comments as a "ploy to regain the upper hand in these negotiations.
When Captain Ghauri gained the upper hand over Mr. Reid, two other inmates are accused of joining in the assault.
Since the beginning of this year's contest, it's been assumed that Hillary Clinton holds the upper hand with minority voters.
Many of Mr. Bouteflika's erstwhile allies have deserted him in recent weeks as the demonstrations have gained the upper hand.
Congressional Democrats feel they have the upper hand in negotiations and few incentives to give the president what he wants.
Right now the state looks somewhat more competitive on the presidential level, but Clinton appears to have the upper hand.
" The New York congressman added that he fears Trump's rhetoric on national security could hurt the public's broader perception of the GOP's ability to tackle terrorism: "Just from a political point of view, for Obama's policies get the upper hand at a time when we should have the upper hand even makes it more distressing.
Previous ceasefires, however, have had a poor record of ending fighting in Syria, where Assad's forces have gained the upper hand.
" That being said, the source says Jenner, 18, "likes Tyga's attention" – and the fact that she "has the upper hand now.
Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco might have the upper hand when it comes to foodie restaurant culture.
President Trump should not lose sight of the fact that he doesn't owe Putin anything: Indeed, Trump holds the upper hand.
Still, in the perennial struggle between hardliners and reformists, the reformists seem in some ways to be gaining the upper hand.
With just one episode left in this season, it looks like the army of the dead is gaining the upper hand.
Scissors said by putting out a time frame on the deal, the Trump administration has given the upper hand to China.
"Carriers now have gained the upper hand in terms of the power of the relationship with the handset manufacturers," he continued.
Last week, a series of opinion polls showed public opinion was divided, with the leave camp holding a slight upper-hand.
During his fight with his murderer, Gregor Clegane (known as the Mountain), Oberyn easily has the upper hand — until he doesn't.
For now Mr Kabila, who has ruled Congo since inheriting the job from his dad in 2001, has the upper hand.
They fell short of a parliamentary majority but won enough seats to ensure conservatives lost the upper hand in the house.
Still, in the test of wills between civilians and the armed forces, it is the generals who retain the upper hand.
However, Apple still probably has the upper hand in visibility, thanks to its long-running and recognizable "Shot on iPhone" campaign.
Instead China wants the upper hand in peacetime, or in crises that fall in the grey zone between peace and war.
Though her silhouette and boxed outline is mostly in black, the right upper-hand corner is drawn in a rich red.
It's hard to say who has the upper hand here, but I strongly suspect that all is not as it seems.
That gave the upper hand to candidates favoured by the etablishment, even as the country as a whole became less conservative.
Donald Trump's top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, quit on Tuesday, giving free trade skeptics the upper hand in the White House.
WILLIAMS: No. Just saying you&aposre going to -- you think you guys are the only ones with the upper hand here.
A tool that a villain uses to gain the upper hand by turning his good guy opponent's traditional masculinity against him.
The prime minister will attempt to regain the upper hand when he appears in the House of Commons later on Monday.
In doing so, the federal government can finally gain the upper hand after suffering many decades of failure against gang violence.
A wave of new issuance in May and June has given investors the upper hand with more deals to choose from.
This then also gives some insight as to who has the upper hand in negotiating a fight between McGregor and Mayweather.
No one is getting the upper hand in this argument and, if we are lucky, it won't end any time soon.
But Bennet goes into the general with the upper-hand and a huge cash advantage of $5.7 million in the bank.
"It's not such a scary time for boys, they're always had the upper hand, they've always had a choice," she sings.
There, companies like Apple, which are rolling out cards in partnership with a bank like Goldman Sachs, have the upper hand.
Even if neither of them get the upper hand over each other, they separated themselves from the rest of the field.
Boise State University political science professor Dr. Stephen Utych researched whether moderates or progressives had the upper hand in general elections.
I think the biggest risk is the hard-liners in Iran get the upper hand, and Iran resumes their nuclear program.
That gave China the upper hand with overseas companies, which were increasingly dependent on profits from the country's growing consumer base.
Luján argues that Democrats have an early upper-hand in several competitive districts, including GOP-leaning seats now held by Reps.
Apple has the upper hand here, so if data security and privacy matter to you, you'll want to buy a HomePod.
But it faces competition from a medicine produced by rival Roche that some analysts say may already have the upper hand.
The United States has the upper hand in any negotiations with North Korea, but North Korea is playing the long game.
If Trump can keep replacing liberal judges with conservatives, he'd be giving conservatives an upper hand that would last for decades.
Cohn's resignation was widely seen as a sign that free trade skeptics were gaining the upper hand at the White House.
Once feeling makes it out into the open, no disguises, the scholar appears to gain the upper hand: decorum overrides passion.
But it's hard to say that the U.S. has the upper hand because China is not showing any signs of relenting.
So as Sanders soars, Clinton attacks him, which gives Sanders the upper hand as Iowa and New Hampshire prepare to vote.
"Our military officials there do not have the upper hand; they mostly only wait to respond to the Taliban," he said.
Briefly the rebellion gains the upper hand; one soldier is publicly executed, and others are strangled after being intoxicated by women.
She said the choice could affect which party faction — Mr. Trong's or that of his political rivals — gains the upper hand.
With its superior military and financial resources, China seemingly holds the upper hand in the fight for the South China Sea.
Using her newfound upper hand, Cecilia forces Adrian to grab a steak knife off the table and cut his own throat.
Instead, they saw it as a chance to gain the upper hand as polling shows Americans increasingly want a "fair" trial.
A combined entity reduces competition, which could give it the upper hand in negotiations with commercial health insurers in its area.
Buyers have gained the upper hand as growth in new supplies, mainly from Australia and the United States, has exceeded demand.
It's also considering a third offer, with any final decision set to affect who gains the upper hand at the company.
TPC Sawgrass and its greens have always had the upper hand on him, so this time around, he switched things up.
General Khalifa Hifter, the militia leader, has the upper hand on the ground, and appears to be the biggest wild card.
Nexstar appeared to have the upper hand, the person said, until Sinclair proposed $43.50 a share on Saturday, sealing the deal.
Mr. Cayo said the fines were not worth negotiating now because the city has the upper hand in the coming trial.
Republicans would still hold the upper hand in the chamber because Vice President Mike Pence would be available to break ties.
Think about it: When you're standing and someone else is sitting, you feel more authoritative, like you have the upper hand.
"Technology has got the upper hand and will stay well ahead of that and counter-balance" the effects of global warming.
But if recent polls and Saturday's South Carolina results are any indication, Trump has gained the upper hand in the region.
This includes whether either side is gaining an upper hand or how much control Kiir and Machar have over their forces.
But they fear alienation and arrest if they return to areas of Iraq where Shi'ite paramilitaries now have the upper hand.
But with regard to Kim Jong-un, maybe Kim Jong-un and the North Koreans don&apost have the -- maybe we don&apost have the upper hand with them or as much as an upper hand with them as we think, and I think that with that meeting, the president has to remain on his toes even more so.
A dearth of big tech IPOs has left Snap with the upper hand on Wall Street, according to The Wall Street Journal.
But it's equally unlikely that either side will stop or slow in its efforts to gain the upper hand, if only temporarily.
With the support of Russia and Iran, Assad has gained the upper hand militarily and opposition forces appear unable to dislodge him.
Oil however has lost ground in the second quarter, hinting that worries over growth may be starting to gain the upper hand.
Based on design, it depends on your preference or whatever, but I definitely think the iPhone XS has the upper hand here.
But with the rapidly-changing technology of the internet, trolls and online harassers are able to keep a pretty strong upper-hand.
"I thought it was a fantastic deal," said one investor, who sold out on fears White Tale was gaining the upper hand.
Even though Gabriel has a firearm and the apparent upper hand, he's terrified to find himself face-to-face with Lucille's wielder.
On the north side of the building, Johnson now had the upper hand, shooting through windows down at officers on the street.
"On the regime side, it is obvious that the Russians have the upper hand," said the Syrian Network for Human Rights's Aleji.
After a brutal police crackdown failed to quell the unrest, reformers like Dubcek gained the upper hand in an internal party struggle.
Splits within the PUK could give the KDP the upper hand in their power-sharing arrangement, which has been fraught with tensions.
During that race in April 2014, Kate got the upper hand as she trounced her husband in the contest at Auckland Harbor.
With the success of the recent North Korean missile tests, Pyongyang's diplomats could believe they have the upper hand at the moment.
Most recently, Manning has had the upper hand; the last two times he faced New England in the playoffs, Manning emerged victorious.
In short, YouTube is the killer app for these devices, and in the long run, this gives Google a huge upper-hand.
In the current political milieu, anti-trade proponents have the upper hand, relegating vocal champions of free trade to a tiny minority.
When they can realize the "equality" in their national motto by addressing pervasive anti-Islamic sentiment, they will gain the upper hand.
I'm careful not to overstate the case here, the United States still has the upper hand in a whole lot of ways.
Regardless, Trump appears to believe he has the upper hand with Democrats and can force them to back to the negotiating table.
The retail giant is taking advantage of its one upper hand with a new way to get discounts when you shop online.
Amid this rising tide of global violence, we do see reason for tempered hope and a means to gain an upper hand.
Mr. Chung had the upper hand because it turned out he had a tiebreaker vote for Xfund's decisions, according to court documents.
But residents say moneylenders have the upper hand in these deals and commonly use threats of violence to enforce the repayment schedule.
But he insisted the U.S. has the upper hand with China, pointing to other strong economic indicators and China's sputtering stock market.
In 2006, the players won what was widely perceived as the upper hand when the two sides renewed their collective bargaining agreement.
The 24-year-old then sealed a decisive break to clinch the first set and gain the upper hand in the contest.
Whenever there is dissymmetry of information, whichever party has access to more information holds an upper hand over the less-informed party.
Longer term, analysts also say the bigger issue is the schism in Iranian internal politics, and who ultimately gains the upper hand.
He is currently locked in trade negotiations with China after vowing to get the upper hand in Washington's trade relationship with China.
The UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) said the attack aimed to give Islamist party Islah an upper hand in Aden.
But there's still no denying that a competent player with a 9600 dpi mouse and better aiming skills has the upper hand.
I have more power as a waitress to tell you that what you're doing is inappropriate because I have the upper hand.
The assault on Al Hudaydah appears to be their effort to break the logjam and gain an upper hand in peace negotiations.
And yet, Yalta prevailed 2-1, seeming to gain the upper hand before playing host to the second leg of the playoff.
After World War I, when the British Empire started to crack, some Hindu ideologues saw an opportunity to regain the upper hand.
But Netflix may still have the upper hand: Governments are struggling to use old laws to regulate a "new" type of business.
NEW YORK (Reuters Breakingviews) - Carmakers have the upper hand in a brewing fight with the U.S. Department of Justice over emissions standards.
But if the effort was to shame the five justices who now hold the upper hand, I think it most likely backfired.
Russia and Iran helped President Bashar al-Assad of Syria gain the upper hand in a civil war that began in 2011.
High-end Xerox machines — essentially, complex paper-processing computers — became symbols of modern technology, sometimes getting the upper hand on hapless humans.
This creates a deadly seesaw effect, whereby Assad and the rebels keep trading territory without anyone ever gaining a permanent upper hand.
"They absolutely have the upper hand as a matter of policy and as also as a matter of politics," said Mr. Israel.
But Handel had the upper hand when it came out outside funding, with outside super PACs spending $18 million on her campaign.
When it comes to raw power, a gaming laptop is almost always going to have the upper hand over a regular laptop.
Victory in Al Hudaydah would give them the upper hand in a seemingly intractable war that has claimed thousands of civilian lives.
Even at the wrong end of a gun, the spies took the upper hand, refusing Stan's order to lie on the ground.
But just when they think they've got the upper hand, they realize they're not the only people playing characters to insinuate themselves.
That was until she flipped out from underneath him in a backward somersault and quickly scooted around to regain the upper hand.
The Shift As social media expands its cultural dominance, the people who can steer the online conversation will have an upper hand.
Moreover, the idea that if only one party could gain the permanent upper hand is itself a perpetuation of the doom loop.
Buhari won in 22011 of the 22018 states with Atiku gaining the upper hand in 2100 states and in the capital, Abuja.
On July 25 of this year, when he spoke by telephone to President Zelensky of Ukraine, President Trump had the upper hand.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio said he thought China had gotten the upper hand in recent negotiations on trade and North Korea denuclearization.
His character now has the upper hand and puts him in solitary confinement, where Noah comes face to face with his demons.
But some of the President's domestic policy aides, who have the upper hand on the issue, have fought against any such move.
Normally, the Seattle Seahawks should have the upper hand in Week 17's biggest matchup, a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers.
Cash buyers often have the upper hand, as sellers would rather not deal with appraisals that might not meet those higher prices.
Ohio had the upper hand for one reason: It earned its statehood first, and therefore blocked Michigan's petition — which included the strip.
Republican strategists in Ohio give Mandel the upper hand in the primary even as more Republican candidates are expected to launch bids.
Experts see this back and forth as an effort by both sides to get the upper hand before the talks get underway.
Renault, 15% owned by the French state, has the upper hand even though most of the revenues, volumes and profits come from Japan.
The Falcons got the upper hand in the second quarter, when Falcons rookie linebacker Deion Jones ripped the ball away from LeGarrette Blount.
So far FedEx still has the upper hand in terms of market share, but the "brown" company is putting up a good fight.
Iraq is one of multiple proxy battlefields as Shi'ite Muslim Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia seek the upper hand in the Middle East.
"It's a symbolic but important way of communicating that the anti-borders folks no longer have the upper hand," Krikorian told VICE News.
Trump's operating with his hands somewhat tied — congressional Democrats continue to have the upper hand in both negotiations and in the public eye.
Even so, Republicans retain the upper hand and should prevail in most cases, perhaps nailing down posts in national security by this weekend.
One advantage over the Playbar is definitely low end response; the Playbase's flat, long design gives it the upper hand at boomy bass.
Berlant said the Thomas Fire was 60% contained as of Wednesday afternoon, adding that cooler, calmer weather recently gave crews the upper hand.
Another potential explanation is that businesses have gained bargaining power at the expense of workers, giving them the upper hand in wage negotiations.
But Mr. Maduro eventually gained the upper hand, and when the protests ended, the opposition was left divided on what to do next.
I made Dr. Ford show me all of my past deeds, while he let me think I had the upper hand on him.
The campaign is likely to revolve around the terms of Brexit, an issue where the Conservatives seem to have the upper hand politically.
And those demands are reflected formally as well, with the subject and brushstroke locked a constant struggle, with neither gaining the upper hand.
Hong Kong has the upper hand over Singapore in terms of investment banking, particularly in corporate-finance businesses such as mergers and acquisitions.
The company has been fined hundreds of millions of dollars over those practices, which initially suggested that Apple may have the upper hand.
"If you're a member of the Beyhive, you're gonna have the upper hand in today's game," read a tweet from the official Jeopardy!
Microsoft has had the upper hand, focusing primarily on enterprise markets, unlike Magic Leap, which has focused on the barely-existent consumer market.
The Trump administration, which has in recent days referred to China as a "predatory economic government", reckons that it has the upper hand.
A lot is likely to depend on whether the party's centrists will gain the upper hand, and perform well in the mid-terms.
Peshmerga fighters, who swept in with the Americans in 2003, have the upper hand, but most of the province's officials are still Arabs.
Although the insurance market is also highly consolidated at local level, that rarely gives insurers the upper hand in bargaining with medical providers.
Former world number one Kerber made short work of Gavrilova, beating the Australian 26-24 26-24 to give Germany the upper hand.
Forget verbal beat downs from personal trainers – ABC's new weight-loss series My Diet Is Better Than Yours gives contestants the upper hand.
Though both sides are claiming victory, it looks like the union got the upper hand by quashing pension cuts and other Verizon proposals.
Airlines based in those countries have the upper hand on numerous fronts, among them economies of scale, network synergies and more frequent flights.
She met expectations, which was enough, and during some of the actual policy exchanges clearly had the upper hand on knowledge and background.
You like knowing what makes other people tick and take special pleasure in knowing that you have the upper hand in most conversations.
But Democrats say "Workflex" is a misnomer and would actually undercut the options available to employees — and give their bosses the upper hand.
Where it stands: Holding the upper hand in Central Europe would better position the Trump administration to prevent Russian efforts to divide NATO.
"A lot depends on the question of whether growth forces win the upper hand in the second half of this year," Altmaier said.
Curtis' defense team argued that she had leveled a series of accusations against him only to gain the upper hand in their divorce.
The change suggests the growing threat posed by North Korea has given proponents of a strike capability the upper hand in military planning.
So, "while China lost the Maldives to India last month, it has gained back the upper hand in Sri Lanka," said Eurasia's Kumar.
"If you're a member of the Beyhive, you're gonna have the upper hand in today's game!" they wrote, followed by the bee emoji.
With Facebook's initial millimeter-wave patent yet to be granted, it's still unclear who would have the upper hand in such a fight.
Uncertainty over which side has the upper hand lingers in the streets of Kunduz, where memories of last year's deadly rout are fresh.
It isn't lions, sharks, cockroaches, or even us human flesh bags who'd have the upper hand in the event of a doomsday scenario.
Meanwhile, his inner circle was tearing itself apart, with son-in-law Jared Kushner gaining the upper hand over bloated nationalist Steve Bannon.
In at least one area, however, the Swedish capital will always have the upper hand: Silicon Valley will never get to host Eurovision.
Both factors are "starting to give us the upper hand, allowing us to actually ... (get) some containment started in certain areas," he said.
Despite solidarity from some American government officials, some U.S. businesses used the case as an opportunity to get an upper hand on Google.
Detroit had the upper hand for most of overtime with plenty of possession in the Sabres zone before faltering late following Nielsen's penalty.
He considered putting the agency under the agriculture ministry, which would give farmers who backed his election an upper hand in land conflicts.
During the time he spent with Mr. Trump, he said, the businessman would regularly exaggerate or outright lie to get the upper hand.
Exactly how much global growth is slowing — if at all — is hotly debated, but the bears have the upper hand for the moment.
He will try to rely on a bag of tricks to gain the upper hand in the negotiations and on the world stage.
To give yourself the upper hand in any negotiation, go out of your way to show the opposition you understand how they feel.
In this dynamic, Beijing has the upper hand if President Trump is solely focused on "out confronting" China instead of "out competing" it.
But if the Democratic nominee spends too much effort placating the elite special interests and the Twitter mob, Trump has the upper hand.
The new watch will also arriving in different sizes and colors — an upper hand the company has in production as a traditional watchmaker.
Republicans have taken an upper hand in states such as Tennessee and Texas — and have stayed competitive in places like Florida and Indiana.
Yet Silverman, a professor of history at George Washington University, also notes that the tribes frequently held the upper hand over the colonists.
And with Democrats losing their appetite for another shutdown over immigration, right now it looks like the inaction caucus has the upper hand.
Higher rates mean those with cash to spare now have the upper hand and can demand a higher price to part with it.
And at that price point, sellers had the upper hand, Ms. Owens said, with most properties snapped up in a matter of days.
But if the Tigers can force some mistakes from Coker and put the Crimson Tide on their heels, they'll gain the upper hand.
It sends a terrible message to our young people: Exploit every advantage to gain the upper hand, morality and fair play be damned.
Similarly, in Kansas City, Mo., sellers still generally have the upper hand, said Bobbi Howe, an agent with Keller Williams Kansas City North.
Success would mean that Congress could gain the upper hand over the Trump White House on spending issues for a third consecutive time.
Hamas said nothing about disarming, meaning it will retain the military upper hand in Gaza, even if Mr. Abbas sends in security forces.
What to expect: While Comcast has arguably had the upper-hand in negotiations for Sky since July, the auction throws things wide open.
But in the early 1990s, the Greens allied themselves with the left, which has had the upper hand on environmental issues ever since.
But the deal was not so good at helping the Saudis gain the upper hand vis-a-vis Iran in regional power competition.
Even when I lost the third set I just felt like 'if I am on the right level, I have the upper hand'.
It is not clear at any point which man has the upper hand, and that sense of unease exacerbates the film's hallucinatory quality.
So while bag bans in states like California and New York command media attention, industry groups say they still have the upper hand.
For Moscow, it had signaled that it still has the upper hand in the war and in peace negotiations being pushed by Zelensky.
The rat's rapid reproduction rate is a reason that the creatures are likely to have the upper hand in the competition for survival.
We tell lies for every possible reason — to cover up mistakes, to gain a financial upper hand, to be polite, to be mean.
An opportunity for firefighters and affected communities to consolidate and allow us to try and get the upper hand on all these fires.
Therefore, SLAPPs undermine free speech and harm the public interest, giving those with more time and resources an upper hand against public criticism.
After Ford's attorneys told CNN Tuesday night that she wanted an FBI investigation before testifying, officials felt they had regained the upper hand.
This is now a high-stakes game of chicken between two parties -- one each side believes they have the upper hand in politically.
But by the time he won his second term by a landslide, Mr. Sanders had achieved a durable upper hand in city politics.
The Sabres held the upper hand for the entire game but missed several opportunities to increase their lead prior to Kane's late goal.
China now has the upper hand on a strategic issue that will define East Asia's economic and political outlook for the foreseeable future.
Democratic voter enthusiasm has helped deliver the party victories in some Republican strongholds, suggesting that Democrats will have the upper hand in November.
The episode begins promisingly enough, as Negan mounts a counteroffensive just as it looked as if Rick's coalition was seizing the upper hand.
The concern about [superdelegates] was it created a perception before anyone had ever voted, that one candidate had an upper hand over another.
In the last year, Corden's segment has given him an upper hand in the digital space, with each video racking up millions of views.
There will just be a continuous struggle between competing factions with diverse ideologies and interests, with none ever gaining a truly permanent upper hand.
Real estate analysts say it's the retailers, not the mall and shopping center owners, that still have the upper hand in most negotiations today.
Those companies not only have the upper hand when it comes to research and development; they also have a more diverse base of customers.
If he can trick Ramsay into being too brash, he can hopefully gain the upper hand, even though he has far fewer fighting men.
Officials lifted most evacuation orders Thursday in the area surrounding California's Thomas Fire as crews increasingly gained the upper hand over the massive blaze.
Maggie went in for a second meeting with Gregory to seal the deal, only this time, it was clear who had the upper hand.
Palladium is usually used in gasoline-burning vehicles, which are currently gaining the upper hand over diesel vehicles, which tend to use more platinum.
In each case, a group that used to have the upper hand is now angrily despondent at its place in society and future prospects.
" Jenna & Jordan Jenna begins her Paradise journey by pointing out, "Being an alien on Earth is weird because you also have the upper hand.
"The metal drifted lower throughout much of the debate, with many commentators affirming Clinton had taken the upper hand," MKS said in a note.
Eventually, though, the supporters of civil rights gained the upper hand, pushing through important civil rights and voting rights laws in the mid-1960s.
What he does have is the incentive to race to the bomb so that, if and when talks occur, he has the upper hand.
Buyers have gained the upper hand as growth in new supplies, mainly from Australia and the United States, has exceeded demand and depressed prices.
Getting bigger ultimately gives health care systems the upper hand in price negotiations with insurers, to compensate for taking on more publicly funded care.
Steadfast commitment to the new technology and belief that it gives sophisticated criminals the upper hand mean that even some multimillion heists go unreported.
Theresa thinks she has the upper hand through said moneymen, and points out that the board is sending a representative who will back her.
Senate Democrats believe they have seized the upper hand with less than 72 hours left to get a funding bill to President Obama's desk.
She's not the only one enjoying a little power trip; nearly every character is jockeying for position and trying to get the upper hand.
A senior ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Russia had gained the upper hand in Syria and the surrounding region through armed force.
Overall it was O'Neill who got the upper hand this year, in the sense that the festival presented two terrific productions of significant works.
After wresting away home-ice advantage, St. Louis looks to gain the upper hand in the series when it hosts Game 21 on Tuesday.
But he stressed that the administration must make a decision "as soon as you can" to maintain an opportunity to gain the upper hand.
Then there's what he gave away: A sloppy salute and the upper hand in what should have been the toughest negotiation of his life.
Researchers have found that those who take more breaks and take on fewer responsibilities may actually have the upper hand in being more productive.
American and Iranian intelligence officers have been conducting a just below the surface espionage war in Iraq, and Iran has a strong upper hand.
There were moments when Trump did seem to have the upper hand, including when he pressed Clinton to defend her position on trade deals.
And Republicans will have the upper hand in redistricting in 2021 in that trio of states -- which matters a whole hell of a lot.
Arriving at a key strategy to successfully restrict the regime requires to first understand why the IRGC has the upper hand on the ground.
But obviously, the fact that Qyburn verified some as-yet-unclear rumor to Cersei means that she may end up with the upper hand.
She's a slippery, whip-smart thief who always gets the upper hand, and isn't afraid to get her own hands dirty on the job.
He said that while Home Depot has the upper hand now, no one should give up on Lowe's — or its new CEO, Marvin Ellison.
She still has the upper hand in most of the crucial swing states, such as Pennsylvania and Florida, that will likely decide the election.
Obviously, someone who is more rested in that moment has the upper hand over someone who just put himself or herself through the wringer.
The fact that it's the one place where the public has an automatic upper hand — whether appropriate or not — over the rich and famous.
But whichever country can convince the other that it is more willing to ride out the pain can gain the upper hand in negotiations.
As Beyoncé made clear, when it comes to gathering and galvanizing an audience, protest songs today have an upper hand on their predecessors: virality.
The kind of president Mr. Zelensky would be, they concluded, would be determined by who in his entourage ended up having the upper hand.
The expensive goggles have given the group the upper hand in recent years when attacking far-flung Afghan checkpoints and outposts across the country.
"The militants have got the upper hand," said Héni Nsaibia, a researcher at the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, a nonprofit organization.
The secret is that you might also act detached because you know it presses people's buttons, giving you an upper hand in certain situations.
"I mean, it's opposition research, and, you know, anybody that's been in an election, you're always looking to get the upper hand," Yoho added.
Qualcomm is confident it has the upper hand in its legal battle with Apple, which began with a $1 billion royalty dispute in January.
Recent polling in general also suggests that Mueller has regained the upper hand in the public's perception of Trump's battle with the special counsel.
Wealth and influence in the technology business have always been about gaining the upper hand in software or the machines that software ran on.
The move sparked talk that China could intentionally devalue the yuan to gain an upper hand if more tariffs were put on its exports.
The President is so wishy-washy about Khashoggi that he makes one wonder who really holds the upper hand in the US-Saudi relationship.
By shifting our focus between the paint application and subject matter, with neither attaining the upper hand, Balke attains something his contemporaries never considered.
When measured from their election dates until the first midterms of their administrations, Trump's stock market still has an upper hand relative to Obama's.
There was no leader or anything like that, although once in a while if there was violence, the stronger person usually had the upper hand.
At first, you play a pattern that gives you the upper hand, but then your opponent quickly catches on and turns things in her favor.
Lawless actors thus have the upper hand in the fight and are free to manipulate fast-evolving technologies to spread fake or highly polarizing news.
Mentally strong people have an upper hand over the doubtful and the skittish because their confidence inspires others and helps them to make things happen.
While strong, dry winds continued to blow, firefighters would be unable to gain the upper hand on the fire, LA Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said.
Americans, mesmerised by China, have held the upper hand, obsessively trying to reshape China in their own image and draw it out into the world.
The big picture: Drilling advocates gained the upper hand in the decades-long battle over ANWR when Republicans enacted legislation last year to allow development.
Still, platforms like YouTube that allow consumers to access music programming on demand and have a direct-to-consumer approach still have an upper hand.
The big picture: Salama told CIDRAP that the myriad challenges facing health care workers is preventing them from getting the upper hand on the outbreak.
The area is of vital importance to President Bashar al-Assad, who with the support of Russia and Iran has the military upper hand there.
President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve on Monday for raising interest rates too quickly and giving the Chinese an upper hand in trade negotiations.
In a world stricken by competing ideologies constantly jockeying for the upper hand, Pham's fantastical structures – at once inviting and off-putting – strike a chord.
He begins slashing at her and seems to have the upper hand until Terra peddle kicks at her attacker, flinging his knife into the air.
That has allowed it to help its ally, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, and the Hezbollah militias gain the upper hand in the Syrian war.
Many battleground House races take place in moderate suburban districts, where opposition to Trump among college-educated white women has given Democrats the upper hand.
Sellers in the right locations and price points will continue to have the upper hand as investors and first-time buyers fight for limited inventory.
The Old Dominion was once a bedrock of the GOP's upper hand in the Electoral College, before Barack Obama won it in 2008 and 2012.
And the frontline, just on the outer edge of the Old City, is so fluid, it's often hard to tell who has the upper hand.
It previously distinguished itself by giving women the upper hand, allowing them to select each date from a pool of matches who've already expressed interest.
That would fit in with a push by Aramco to regain its dominance in supplying China, having lost the upper hand to Russia this year.
How can his administration get off to a good start on openness and transparency issues, without conceding the upper-hand to those seeking greater access?
This means buyers increasingly hold the upper hand, making it more likely that producers will have to accept lower prices in order to grow demand.
Yet the attackers had come in force and quickly gained the upper hand—the shell cases strewn across the streets a testament to their ferocity.
Doing this, I was told, would give the resistance an upper hand, but getting up close with alien forces on the battlefield poses obvious risks.
If you ever wondered who has the upper hand in the employment relationship, you don't need to think long to come up with the answer.
The winner was Sony, which had an upper hand having done the international release of "The Hateful Eight" (The Weinstein Company handled the domestic release).
Loans in turn drum up business for Chinese engineering firms and shipyards in LNG, and give state-backed companies the upper hand in supply negotiations.
The beverage scene is crowded with popular tea brands like Chaayos and foreign players that team up with local companies to gain an upper hand.
The Heat wasted little time getting the upper hand, as Nunn, Robinson and Meyers Leonard connected from 3-point range for a 9-0 lead.
Clinton holds the upper hand in Pennsylvania and Florida, with margins ranging from just 1 point to 6900 points in a series of new polls.
Assad's forces have secured the upper hand on the battlefield and are concentrating their efforts in clearing out remaining areas of opposition influence around Damascus.
Even though others will soon be able to enjoy the exquisite pleasures of push-button pizza, Xavier will still have an upper hand (or crust).
Translated into layman's terms, the report measures "control" -- in which one side runs an area -- and "influence" -- in which one side has the upper hand.
He said that it was a clear loss on his part, and that he never felt like he had the upper hand in the game.
Why it matters: Amazon and Walmart are fighting for the upper hand in India, which is the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the world.
It's still an open question who will gain the upper hand in the long term, but Tufekci's book helps us understand the dynamics at work.
The timetable would not be under its control, and the slow, grinding history of trade liberalisation shows that mercantilists tend to have the upper hand.
Seeking the upper hand ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats were quick to pounce, saying Trump was backing down from a fight with the industry.
Russia's extensive military intervention in Syria has given President Bashar al-Assad the decisive upper hand against his opponents in the six-year civil war.
If both teams advance to the championship series, Cleveland might actually have the upper hand, even if Las Vegas has Golden State as heavy favorites.
"I'm quite sure, given what is happening right now, the pro-democracy camp will definitely have an upper hand," Yuen said of the upcoming elections.
Yigal Amir, Rabin's killer, uprooted the Oslo seeds of peace by assuring that Israeli Messianic-nationalist religious ideologues got the upper hand over secular pragmatists.
American officials say Israel's air campaign has played a decisive role in enabling the Egyptian armed forces to gain an upper hand against the militants.
"For now, Trump appears to have the upper hand ... and we know the Chinese are struggling, so he's got no incentive to deal," he said.
Best of all, he thought he liked me more than I liked him, and that was perfect too, because it gave me the upper hand.
Instead, as companies stay private longer, and with more access to private capital, companies have the upper hand in choosing what those exits look like.
The advertising themes also show Republicans believe "they still have the upper hand when it comes to issues of national security and immigration," he said.
In fact, Mr. Trump even faulted Mr. Obama for setting a timetable for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, saying it gave the Taliban the upper hand.
House Democrats have already passed their drug pricing bill and plan to run on it in 85033, giving them the upper hand on this issue.
D.A. Davidson's Tom Forte said in an email Tuesday that Amazon may have the upper hand on Apple, because it has more room to grow.
Democrats already hold the upper hand in the race for control of the House; their chances in capturing the Senate are much smaller, but improving.
That means employees willing to put time into developing tech skills may have the upper-hand in landing some of the most in-demand roles.
DataCubes has the upper hand on its competitors in other states because of its proximity to many medium-size insurance companies in Illinois, Lee said.
The greenback has the upper hand in a trade war scenario over emerging markets, analysts said, and tariffs may actually narrow the U.S. trade deficit.
But with the military standing by Mr. Maduro, an analyst told us, commanders appear to have concluded Mr. Maduro has the upper hand for now.
But Pence's new broadside, which he made while addressing American troops fighting the Islamic State, demonstrated that Republicans still think they have the upper hand.
"Some studies have shown that women have a better sense of smell and taste, which might give them somewhat of an upper hand," she said.
When I saw a manicure joint on 24th Street called THE UPPER HAND, the idea came to me to place HAND above some other terms.
And that upper hand could limit how the U.S. conducts its own offensive cyberattacks — and even foster an environment of paralysis on a key battleground.
Democrats increasingly have an upper hand in these negotiations since they can force through a vote on measures that the previous Republican House refused to consider.
Whenever my meds get such an upper hand of me, that I yearn to troll passersby–then, I account it high time to get to cyberspace.
After Thompson gave the Warriors the lead, the Celtics took two shots at reclaiming the upper hand, but Smart and Al Horford both missed 212-pointers.
Considering testosterone can aid in muscle growth and oxygen-carrying capacity, the rationale is that athletes — specifically track athletes — could have an upper hand during competition.
Luckily, she's able to get the upper hand on the conversation by bragging about the success she's having in court — unfortunately, Seth cannot say the same.
Or you use the different platforms ... Yeah, because they own the distributing, right, and they have the upper hand in everything because they're writing the check.
Yet despite the array of options available to Chinese President Xi Jinping for retaliation to the American tariff hike, he doesn't necessarily have the upper hand.
Even amid substantial bouts of market tumult, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari sees the U.S. as holding the upper hand in its trade showdown with China.
He wants investors to have an upper hand in the stock market, so that they will feel comfortable doing the homework and picking their own stocks.
Experts say Envision's stances deflect from the underlying issues, and its proposals to end surprise billing would give doctors the upper hand to charge higher prices.
The company is launching with a number of content partners to give it the upper hand as it looks to tackle North America and Asian markets.
Japan's Nikkei stock index ended up 234.20 percent as bulls got the upper hand as the yen moved away from its recent highs against the dollar.
The rules of restricted free agency still give you the upper hand, but the damage can sometimes be too deep to overcome in a healthy way.
Because Aimovig was the first in this class of migraine drugs to get FDA approval, it got the upper hand and controls 53% of the market.
Ennis-Hill, who is rounding back into form, holds the upper hand, having won the 2012 Olympic gold medal and world titles in 2009 and 2015.
And for the U.S. to lose its upper hand in these emerging technologies could hurt American national security and economic well-being for decades to come.
Just as the EU sets the terms when countries apply to join the club, it also has the upper hand when a country decides to leave.
When Joe later discovers that Kathleen is the woman with whom he's been emailing, his initial reaction is to use the upper hand to torment her.
The bottom line: Vaccine development is hard and expensive, so companies that are already in that business will have an upper hand, Morgan Stanley's analysts wrote.
With too few listings to satisfy buyer demand, sellers had the upper hand in 2015, but there were signs that a shift was beginning to emerge.
Some sources say Broadcom may have the upper hand as it has submitted a higher bid that is also likely to invite less anti-trust scrutiny.
But a more thorough product, combined with its reach through consumer services and Android — India's dominant operating system for smartphones — could give Google an upper hand.
The euro edged down towards $1.12 as the dollar gained the upper hand, thanks mostly to safe-haven demand amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
However, along with the advantages of healthy competition come the opportunists — those fueled by competition but seeking to cheat the system to gain the upper hand.
Glassdoor combed through its vast database of job listings and discovered that job seekers still hold the upper hand as companies continue to compete for talent.
South Sudanese forces gained the upper hand in 2015 and, in doing so, began carrying out an inordinate amount of travesties, according to the U.N. report.
The Badgers did hit 50 percent of their field goals, however, to get the upper hand on Stanford, which shot just 31 percent in the half.
She could just be a pawn — a very powerful pawn with photon blasts and cosmic flying abilities — that the Kree used to gain an upper hand.
The German financial hub is viewed as likely to have the upper hand as it already hosts the European Central Bank and the EU insurance agency.
Some lawmakers believe it's unwise to take a no-deal scenario out of the equation as it could give the EU the upper hand in negotiations.
The Billikens closed the half on a 17-3 run, scoring the final 12 points in a row before the break, to gain the upper hand.
But starting in 22015, with the Second New Deal, Brandeis's faction gained the upper hand and began to take apart the centralized power of corporate monopolies.
In 2017, autocracy — that is, government in which one person wields unlimited authority — seemed to have the upper hand against the troubled democracies of the West.
A Syrian rebel familiar with the situation in Idlib but not part of either group said Tahrir al-Sham seemed to be gaining the upper hand.
"We're in sort of a dangerous moment because both sides feel they have the upper hand," William Reinsch, a former senior U.S. Commerce official, told Reuters.
In reality, driverless-car development will require alliances between automakers and technology companies, even though both sides will try to gain the upper hand in partnerships.
The change suggests that the growing threat posed by North Korean ballistic missiles has given proponents of a strike capability the upper hand in military planning.
Trump insisted Tuesday that he maintains the upper hand in his battle with China, arguing that Chinese President Xi Jinping is eager to make a deal.
If the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, Democrats will have the upper hand as the protectors of those with pre-existing conditions.
The Luxembourg-based court's ruling could determine who has the upper hand on competition policy in this issue, said Assimakis Komninos, a partner at White & Case.
Still, the dollar could "retain the upper hand" if risk aversion abated in the 255.63 hours ahead, said OCBC Bank strategist Emmanuel Ng in a note.
Hillary Clinton kept a clear upper hand in the Democratic race, but Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont proved he would not be driven away anytime soon.
So Littlefinger and his knights of the Vale — and, by extension, Sansa — seem to have the upper hand here in determining the future of the North.
At least when you're in the dungeon, you know you have the upper hand, the boundaries are clear, and there's an understanding that everything is fantasy.
It's too soon to say, but for now, it looks like states that choose to fight back against the SALT rollback will have the upper hand.
France has the upper hand (foot?) thanks in part to its captain and goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, who helped the team go undefeated in the group stage.
"I don't believe any country will retaliate," he declared, basing his claim on the supposed upper hand America has because we import more than we export.
For most congressional Republicans, the blame-Pelosi playbook is a familiar comfort — an easy go-to as party leaders wrestle for the upper hand in negotiations.
And polling data published on Thursday showed strong advantages for the Democrats, in a swing state where Republicans have had the upper hand in recent years.
But hard-liners have seized the upper hand, playing into the government's portrayal of the region even as they create tensions with residents who oppose them.
Either development, Mr. Yaari said, could create an opening for Hamas to try to gain the upper hand against the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.
On the one hand, the president is deeply convinced that bilateral trade deficits are harmful and therefore aggressive "trade war" measures give him the upper hand.
Capturing Hodeidah, the Houthis' only port, would give the coalition the upper hand in the war, in which neither side has made much progress for years.
There is an intensely long battle in which the Enterprise (and the Discovery, in this case) are massively outgunned by an enemy with the upper hand.
He thinks the U.S. has the upper hand against Beijing, because China relies on exports for growth, and might find it hard to replace its imports.
Chinese officials boasted that they now had the upper hand, citing the sell-off as evidence that America's trade war was a type of self-harm.
McConnell and the Republicans believe they have the upper hand, since its been the Democrats to block the Senate bill twice in the last 48 hours.
World Review Looking across the globe, it might appear at times that violence, chaos and fear are getting the upper hand over order, democracy and reason.
We combed through 2503 Federal Election Commission filings to find which celebs keep cutting checks for Pete, Bernie and Liz ... and Buttigieg has the upper hand.
"You have people with very divergent attitudes and ideas, and the minute they get the upper hand there's a sense of fear and apprehension," she said.
With the hashtags came fake videos, unverified pictures, and other false claims that India's most vitriolic digital nationalists could find to suggest their country's upper hand.
The greenback has the upper hand over emerging market currencies in a trade war scenario, analysts said, and tariffs may actually narrow the U.S. trade deficit.
DeRozan will try to get the upper hand in a battle of prolific scorers when the Raptors visit James Harden and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
"On the military part alone, I sense that Republicans have the upper hand tactically [and] rhetorically," said Michael O'Hanlon, a defense specialist at the Brookings Institution.
But some residents said the violence in Juarez has ebbed in recent years only because one of the cartels—El Chapo's Sinaloa—gained the upper hand.
North Korea appeared to have the upper hand in the talks to secure the return of Kim's body and the three nationals inside the embassy, experts said.
Sensing that he now had the social upper hand, Jack became friendlier, asking questions about my project and showing genuine enthusiasm by the time I said goodbye.
On its most basic level, television is a long series of two-person scenes, intimate conversations where characters try to get the upper hand on each other.
Later, when Fleabag convinces him to actually get into bed with her despite his commitment to love just "one thing," she's the partner with the upper hand.
Diplomats said Haftar is trying gain the upper hand in the Tripoli war before the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan next week, when life slows down.
While some investors are questioning the close relationship between private equity firms, their lawyers and lenders, a large supply-demand imbalance is giving sponsor the upper hand.
What they're currently trying to figure out is how to lure customers away from competitors like Paypal-owned Venmo, and analysts think they have the upper hand.
Plus, any agreement to end the backstop would need to be agreed by both Britain and the EU, giving the Europeans an upper hand in future negotiations.
Since 2010, Republicans have pursued an electoral upper-hand through gerrymandering (the subject of a trio of Supreme Court rulings coming this month) and voter-ID laws.
The Trump administration has run through this cycle, first increasing troops and bombing to gain a military upper hand, then last fall opting to prioritize diplomacy instead.
Let me make something very clear: there was no coercing with the Trump campaign and myself to try to give him an upper hand on these questions.
"I don't want you to sacrifice anything for me Dan, that would give you the upper hand and that's not how this marriage was built," she jokes.
Haftar launched his "Operation Dignity" campaign in May 2014, slowly gaining the upper hand against Islamist militants and former rebels who fought Gaddafi in the 2011 uprising.
"As president, I will never send our troops into a fair fight; I will always equip them with the upper hand and the technological edge," he said.
"It looks like two camps have fought over whether or not to implement such measures and that one of the camps won the upper hand," she said.
"New Hampshire Democratic preferences are getting baked in, with Sanders gaining the upper hand," Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, said in a statement.
Still, if Britain did not have the upper hand over China 1,000 years ago, it did soon after, at least in terms of real output per person.
Nonetheless, they got one thing right: For the first 15 minutes of the debate, before he had an hourlong tantrum, Trump got the upper hand on trade.
Many wonder if it will change his mind about Vladimir Putin, too, since it's the Russian leader's support for Syria's regime that's given Assad an upper hand.
Last year, automakers regained some of the upper hand, as tech companies sought out manufacturing partners and as more driverless tests began popping up on public roads.
So of course, unless you're reading this in an age when they've got the whole immortality thing on point, time will always have the upper hand. Duh.
Societe Generale said the risk bounce was being countered by the steeper U.S. bond curve but the soft dollar showed the former currently had the upper hand.
As long as the discussion was about software — how it works, how it can be improved, how users interact with it — Mr. Zuckerberg holds the upper hand.
Previous ceasefire deals on the ground have had a poor record of ending fighting in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad's military has gained the upper hand.
In a game where both teams are shooting poorly from beyond the arc, as was the case in Kansas-Villanova, North Carolina will have the upper hand.
President Donald Trump tweeted earlier this morning that the United States had the upper hand in negotiations because it buys fewer goods from China than vice versa.
Nawaz also said the terror cells seem to have the upper hand in Europe right now and the dynamic does not seem to be shifting that quickly.
Some lawmakers believe it'll be unwise to take a no-deal scenario out of the equation as it could give the EU the upper hand in negotiations.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bulls have gained the upper hand in the U.S. stock market in recent weeks and strategists are cautiously optimistic the rebound will continue.
In others, DT has had the upper hand, and has danced a little in celebration: Young bullies steal lunch money, old bullies steal brand colors, right #Randall?
Approaches by tech companies are inconsistent, largely unilateral and pursued in secret, often leaving pedophiles and other criminals who traffic in the material with the upper hand.
Even though the corn lobby seemed to have the upper hand in early talks, the oil industry's efforts eventually gained more traction, industry sources have told Reuters.
Mitch Daniels — roles that gave him an upper hand in the odd, brief and intense campaign for the nomination, which required only the support of party leaders.
She is confident that if her state were to allow teachers to carry firearms, she would have the upper hand over any armed assailant at her school.
Assad has gained the military upper hand against an array of rebel groups, including some that have received backing from the United States, Turkey and Gulf monarchies.
The two groups were supposed to have equal weighting in the combined company's leadership, but they now accuse each other of trying to gain the upper hand.
The upper hand startup companies have is that they have a chance to do it right the first time… but the reality is that many do not.
But these deals are about gaining an upper hand in negotiations with drug companies and could spur pharmaceutical makers to pursue their own round of mega-mergers.
Conversely, whenever it has seemed that Eve has irretrievably gained the upper hand, Alice and Bob have found a clever way to get back in the game.
"I think a lot of people thought about how well he was pitching up to this point and that Chris Sale had the upper hand," Tanaka said.
Several ceasefires have unraveled quickly during the seven-year war in Syria, where Assad's military has gained the upper hand with the help of Iran and Russia.
Hustlers follows Ramona as she aims to get the upper hand on her Wall Street clients with the help of her crew, including Wu's new stripper Destiny.
President Trump, betting with real currency — American strength — apparently has the upper hand, and the concessions President Xi Jinping is likely to make won't be mere tokens.
The $800 billion online retailer launched one-day shipping in May, as part of an effort to get an upper hand on competitors like Walmart and Target.
Another possibility is that the regime will use its nuclear weapons to gain the upper hand in any future negotiations with the United States and its allies.
It's an understatement to say that Apple has an upper hand in the streaming wars when it comes to available cash flow to invest in its platform.
Rising 21-year-old Humbert regained the upper hand to take a 1-0 lead but looked nervy in the second set, allowing Paire to draw level.
Fearing that the Taliban will have the upper hand in those talks, some wondered whether two decades of gains, even if only modest ones, would be lost.
Even more importantly, such a move would show strength to Putin at a time when Ukraine is tantalizingly close to gaining an upper hand with the Kremlin.
Mr. Erdogan said the aim of the deployment, which he said would last for one year, was to help the Libyan government forces gain the upper hand.
But the latest re-certification indicates that, despite the views of some hawkish Trump aides, those who favor upholding the deal have the upper hand for now.
Joycelyn was booked for misdemeanor battery in the altercation, although the video seems to show Azriel getting the upper hand when the fight spilled into a hallway.
While monied interests have always had the upper hand in influencing government, their domination jumped leaps and bounds with the decision by the justices in Citizens United.
But after Hamilton's impressive streak of victories, Rosberg again took the upper hand, with four victories in the first five races after the summer break in August.
Meantime, the perpetuation of Republican dominance at the state level through 2020 would grant the G.O.P. the upper hand in redrawing congressional districts after the next census.
It remains to be seen how the Senate sets up its impeachment trial — but for now, it looks like the majority Republicans will have the upper hand.
Paffrath knew that having an in-depth, all-encompassing knowledge of the industry would give him the upper hand when it came time to make an investment.
China was seen as a track where Ferrari would have the upper hand but it was Mercedes whose drivers lined up first and second on the grid.
One thing is certain: truly confident people always have the upper hand over the doubtful and the skittish because they inspire others and they make things happen.
Health care is the one area where the Democrats have gained the upper hand and have a coherent message about protecting the working poor from losing coverage.
Economists caution against reading too much into the trade deficit, particularly monthly swings, as a measure of the administration's success in giving America the economic upper hand.
The U.S. has the upper hand in pivotal emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, in part because American universities and companies boast world-class talent.
In both narrative match-ups, Democrats hold the upper hand by 8 points, 54 – 46 percent, which is a 4-point gain over the generic congressional ballot.
Through paranoia, mistrust, and the quixotic quest for the Survivor resume, the Kamas have given the Lesus the upper hand, and the underdogs have become the top dogs.
But within a flash Nadal had the upper hand again, winning 16 of the next 17 points to lead 4-0 before Thiem could even register any objection.
As the consumer, you now have the upper hand when it comes to scoring the good goods at a fraction of the original price — if you move fast.
Trump promised to give the U.S. the upper hand again, even though China since mid-2014 has struggled to keep its currency higher against the dollar, not lower.
I went there – SORKIN: And where this trade war and tariff war starts and where you think it ends, and who has the upper hand at this point?
Every time one of the wrestlers gets the upper hand, someone in the row behind me makes a sound like a sleeping dog; a low, almost wistful growl.
And while PlayStation Plus might have gotten an upper hand on Microsoft because they gave away a bunch of games, Sony's done little to justify that subscription since.
After video of the officer brutally subduing the girl went viral, Prime reversed the situation, imagining a world in which Becton was able to have the upper hand.
Instead of tensing up with each parry, wondering if she'll escape, we blithely speculate on how the gloved killer will eventually gain the upper hand and murder her.
Fujimori's troubles could give President Martin Vizcarra an upper hand in working with Congress, which pressured his predecessor, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, to resign over graft accusations in March.
Last month's Italian election gave the upper hand to populist, Euroskeptic parties that want to abandon pension changes and expand Italy's worrisome national debt, adding to German jitters.
Crucially, both the U.K. and EU are keen to maintain the upper-hand in the ensuing talks and, as such, a stand-off could be on the cards.
Job seekers have the upper hand in today's labor market — so much so that employers are beginning to be more flexible in order to bring on new talent.
So, you know, another gold medal would be kind of a secondary victory to becoming a Pokémon master and getting the upper hand over a cell phone company.
In an interview with CNBC earlier in the day, Trump said the central bank raised interest rates too fast, giving the Chinese the upper hand in trade negotiations.
The Democratic response was swift, reflecting an apparent belief among party leaders that they have the upper hand over the administration in the early stage of the probe.
The Warriors held the upper hand through most of the first half after a 2.53-22.5 flurry that broke a 23-21 tie late in the first quarter.
However, while there have been calls from some to break up the industry titans, Warner said that could give Chinese companies the upper hand in the competitive industry.
"But if more and more investors return from holidays, other issues will gain the upper hand again, at the expense of the zloty and the forint," she said.
The fact that it was Mr Pompeo who visited, rather than Robert Lighthizer, America's top trade negotiator, suggests that the administration's geopoliticians have the upper hand for now.
The barrage is a late effort to keep their team afloat as support for Donald Trump wanes and Democrats appear to have the upper-hand in Senate battlegrounds.
After Trump touted 88 retired military figures backing his campaign earlier this week, Clinton's campaign has sought to keep the upper hand, noting her growing list of endorsements.
Madonna let the music take control and found herself in a dance-off ... but she had the upper hand because she was grooving to her own hit track.
With drones flying over the sets, and some high-tech spy networks, the spoiler community will have the upper hand, because they have more time to collect secrets.
However, the sense of immersion you get in VR is so overwhelming, in a sense, that in that respect it kind of has the upper hand to [me].
While there are security systems available to manage Docker and Kubernetes containers, users should remain vigilant and assess their vulnerabilities before hackers get more of an upper hand.
If his boxing were a little more serviceable he could maneuver himself into the fence positions where he has the upper hand without taking half as much punishment.
Khrushchev even half-joked that there was an angel and a devil in him, and as long as the angel had the upper hand, they could get along.
North America and South America experienced relatively small declines in comparison — perhaps an indication that the US and President Donald Trump had the upper hand in trade negotiations.
And since losing the Champions League final two years ago, Atlético has had the upper hand on Real, winning five and drawing four of their last 10 games.
After the 2001 American invasion, Mr. Basir gained the upper hand, but he forgave Mawlawi Hafiz on the condition that he give up his links to the Taliban.
While Biden still has the upper hand on the rest of the field, his poor debate performance showed he is vulnerable, making each debate all the more important.
German lenders, equally, resent instructions from Frankfurt and many hope that maintaining German as the language for communication will give them the upper hand in dealing with supervisors.
COURTING HISPANICS: The Hill's Rafael Bernal reports: Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are hoping Hispanic voters will give them the upper hand in today's Democratic primary in Arizona.
According to Chick-fil-A, the chain has the upper hand when it comes to customer service because it invests more than other companies in training its employees.
For the time being, oil industry buyers will continue to hold the upper hand in negotiations, but the balance will shift as the industry returns to expansion mode.
Towards the beginning, the father had the upper hand; Kaddoura couldn't get the food that he loved in Germany, and his father made fun of him for that.
Moore understood his limitations in this area, and opted for cunning rather than grit in gaining the upper hand on his opponents in hand-to-hand combat scenes.
The Nigerian military has struggled to gain the upper hand against fighters now armed with drones, machinery and weapons they have stolen from raiding military encampments and convoys.
Iran and Hezbollah, both archenemies of Israel, together with Russia, have helped Mr. Assad of Syria gain the upper hand in a civil war that began in 2011.
No doubt, the "grand débat" has already had major political effects — above all of giving Mr. Macron a chance to steady himself and then regain the upper hand.
Thankfully at the VERY LAST MINUTE, we got the Meek Mill and Drake beef back on and popping again, but does Meek have the upper hand this time?
It tracks the turbulent and sometimes amoral world of New York high finance, with two rivals (played by Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti) angling for the upper hand.
New York arguably has the upper hand when it comes to high fashion, but the arrival of these new shops and labels will have more fashionistas looking west.
At the same time, because of the fickle weather, Lindsey Vonn, Shiffrin's notable if unspoken rival, has quietly gained an upper hand by simply waiting out of sight.
"If the central government keeps ignoring Zabul Province the way they have been doing, the Taliban will get the upper hand in several more districts," Mr. Haqbayan said.
Even Republicans highly critical of Democratic tactics acknowledge the majority has had the upper hand in the way the story is being seen by the public so far.
To gain the upper hand in both regions, the U.S. must reassert the real—rather than the perceived—balance of military and economic might between itself and Russia.
Driving the news: In the Trump era, Republicans have found a way to leverage the loose freedoms of social media to gain an upper hand in some elections.
The last time reformers won the upper hand in parliament, under former President Mohammad Khatami, the Guardian Council vetoed several laws it passed as contrary to Islamic principles.
Canada undeniably has the upper hand, with no imminent elections or impending political deadlines, and a new trade deal with the EU entering into force just weeks ago.
William Westmoreland, that nearly a half-million United States troops and the South Vietnamese Army had the upper hand and that victory was only a matter of time.
The administration of President Donald Trump has the upper hand as it's "wielding the threat of automobile tariffs pretty effectively," said Tobias Harris, vice president at Teneo Intelligence.
But even though job seekers have the upper hand right now, keep in mind that how you leave your current job can affect your career in the future.
Hayman Capital Management founder Kyle Bass said the U.S. has the upper hand during trade negotiations with China and doesn't see the depreciation of China's currency as problematic.
Tim Ryan over foreign policy — and eventually won the upper hand when she corrected Ryan for saying the Taliban, not al-Qaeda, was behind the 9/11 attacks.
One byproduct of the techlash: After years of frustration that Silicon Valley companies seemed to get special treatment in Washington, telecom giants are finally gaining the upper hand.
They also give Democrats the upper hand going into a presidential election cycle during a slowing economy and with the president's approval ratings hovering in the low 30s.
Sergei Mironov, a senior lawmaker from the pro-Kremlin Just Russia party, said in another political talk show that Putin would definitely have the upper hand in Helsinki.
In the Democratic coalition of policy demanders, professional politicians, and the formal party apparatus, party-oriented thinkers (among all these types of coalition members) still have the upper hand.
After both were found to have received illegal subsidies, each side wants to gain the upper hand by winning the right to trade sanctions to compensate for economic damage.
Simon Creak, a Laos expert at the University of Melbourne, said there were mixed signals about the top spot, but Bounnhang's military background could give him the upper hand.
Simply put, connected cars with OTA-embedded updates operate with a higher level of safety and security throughout the automotive lifespan, giving automotive manufacturers — not hackers — the upper hand.
Doesn't this strong GDP number give us an upper hand against the Chinese, who are trying to tell us that, 'Look, you need us more than we need you.
When it comes to vertical flight, however, birds still have the upper hand: In 1999, a peregrine falcon named "Frightful" was recorded dive-bombing at 242 miles per hour.
If Comcast had only offered marginally more than Fox, Murdoch's company could have fought on for control of Sky because its stake would have given it an upper hand.
In cases where they aren't shooting the lights out and don't have the upper hand, they plod along and keep it close until they can start shooting well again.
The vice president and his allies in the government fear that the president's silence means his sons and fellow hardliners may be gaining the upper hand, according to sources.
But the bloc's role in international peace efforts has been largely marginal as it lacks influence on the ground, where Russia's military intervention has given Assad the upper hand.
The real reason coaches get so upset about transfers, and about decommitments, is that it's the sole area of the college sports system where athletes have the upper hand.
In the end an opposing party faction loosely grouped around Mr Trong gained the upper hand, in part through skilful management of voting procedures that baffle even some insiders.
President Trump got a chance to finally size up North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un ... and he didn't miss the opportunity to get the upper hand in the situation.
But it's clear there has been heavy fighting and that ISIS has gained the upper hand, taking a number of districts as well as high ground around the city.
Which reminds me: let's not forget that possibility that you've hurt a lot of people while you were the one maintaining the upper hand in all your other relationships.
Brazile's indignation at a rigged primary is a bit odd, however, since she also did her part to give Clinton an unfair upper hand over Sanders during the primary.
Propped up by Russia's increasing military involvement, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have the upper hand in the war, which has also allowed radical Islamists to flourish.
A "good" yield rise would indicate faith in economic growth while a "bad" rise on the other hand could reflect the view that inflation is gaining the upper hand.
Clinton must seek to gain a durable upper hand over Mr. Trump, who before the debate had been delivering a more focused message on trade, immigration and national security.
The last time reformers won the upper hand in parliament under President Mohammad Khatami in 2000, the Guardian Council vetoed several laws it passed as contrary to Islamic principles.
The complex political system in the European Union could give the upper hand to U.K.'s Prime Minister Theresa May as both sides prepare for exit negotiations next year.
But fears of a global oil supply glut gained the upper hand, kindled by forecasts of milder U.S. weather, higher inventories and Iran's plans to boost exports from March.
"If you can stay on your feet and get the upper hand on your opponent, it allows you to throw them and toss them around," competitor Joel Hicks said.
That night, we'd be eating Ancient White Park for dinner—short ribs—but hanging out with the cows in the field, it felt like they had the upper hand.
That created some competition among these new entrants, but as there are only so many major car manufacturers on which to deploy these technologies, Detroit got the upper hand.
Republicans now have the upper hand, largely due to a strategy of taking state houses in 2010 specifically so that they would control redistricting after the census that year.
By defeating and marginalizing Steve Bannon, the elites believe they have defeated and marginalized the entire movement that Bannon channeled and therefore regained the upper hand in American politics.
As the partial government shutdown stretches nearly a month, the back-and-forth reflects a West Wing angling for the upper hand in a stalemate with newly powerful Democrats.
But even with a snap election, it isn't clear that any political factions have the upper hand to secure a decisive win to form a strong government, analysts said.
Before the Republicans gained the upper hand, North Carolina was "a leader in really thoughtful coastal management," said Geoffrey R. Gisler, a lawyer with the Southern Environmental Law Center.
There are three big reasons — above and beyond the fact that Democrats know they have the upper hand on timing — why this deal is unlikely to appeal to them.
But analysts said the attack in Kabul showed that the Taliban do not want a cease-fire because they are convinced they have the upper hand in the war.
That coalition has long sought to seize the city and deny the Houthis a vital piece of territory, while giving the Arab nations an upper hand in peace negotiations.
The 2-1 appeals court decision reversed that opinion, and now the House is seeking full "en banc" appeals court review to try to wrest back the upper hand.
"We will see more and more friction between the parties, given that we are seeing more and more this sense that Assad has the upper hand" against Syrian rebels.
This week's episode, titled "Abandoned," watches in almost horrified awe at Crawford's attempts to gain not just the upper hand, but any hand at all in the filming process.
Leadership analysis might give clues Russian defense minister: 'We won't do anything' in Europe unless US places missiles there MORE, saying Putin had the upper hand in the meeting.
During the 19th century, Congress maintained the upper hand, and that's why, with a few exceptions, we rarely pay much mind to presidents like Franklin Pierce and Millard Fillmore.
Sacramento held the upper hand most of the first half and retained a 65-58 advantage in the fourth minute of the third period before the Nuggets took charge.
JOHN Ad buyers don't like to jump out of their seats at these things — ad prices could go up if the network senses that it has the upper hand.
The President leveraged voters' economic anxiety during his campaign, regularly rails against "unfair" trade arrangements and touts the benefits of bilateral pacts that give the US the upper hand.

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