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
Brazil might have the better of play, but it’s not a vast difference.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2018
“I’m sorry, ma’am, you have the better of me.”
From The Verge • Jun. 24, 2018
You have the better of me, because you know the Ground.
From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius
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