have the better of
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The Bruins were also predicted to have the better of two bad defenses, but the Trojans held when necessary — including on UCLA’s final potential game-tying drive, and outgained the Bruins 649-507.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2022
Still, the hosts came through to have the better of the day, and they may take confidence from knowing at some point they will be chasing a target.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2022
“I’m sorry, ma’am, you have the better of me.”
From The Verge • Jun. 24, 2018
Chief Justice John Roberts said the government seemed to have the better of the argument because “the statute focuses on disclosure. And disclosure takes place in Washington, not in Ireland.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2018
She seemed to have the better of him, and to be stronger and more determined than he.
From Adam Johnstone's Son by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
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