Example sentences of "[adv] [vb past] [art] upper hand " in BNC.
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| 1 | The High Mages of the Elves attempted to stop them , but such was the power of the Witch King 's magic that he slowly and inexorably gained the upper hand . |
| 2 | According to official messages , the ‘ modernisers ’ still had the upper hand and the reform programme was set to continue in spite of the economic and social problems which had troubled the leaders throughout 1988 . |
| 3 | After the Allied landings took place , that same month , Franco 's controlled press continued to assure readers that the Axis still had the upper hand , and the Spanish Foreign Ministry drew up a plan entitled " Bases for Political Negotiations with Germany " . |
| 4 | Tenacious tackling and a great display from Peter Canavan at full forward , ensured the Ranch always held the upper hand . |
| 5 | Moodie always held the upper hand , powering his CBR Honda into the lead early in the race . |
| 6 | She could have hit the bastard , but she realised she now had the upper hand . |