have the better of
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Cameroon have seen off the West Africans in three Nations Cup finals, but the Super Eagles often have the better of their meetings when they meet earlier on.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2024
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
“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
In a resort to force, it looked as though the stranger would have the better of it.
From Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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