have the edge on
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Data shows the three sides are closely matched but England have the edge on Australia in overs 16-20 when batting and during overs 7-20 when bowling.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024
Among the five teams in the market, the Chiefs have the most Instagram followers on their German account, but the Panthers have the edge on TikTok.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
The Diamondbacks have the edge on Milwaukee on offense and a strong one-two punch atop their starting rotation in Gallen and Kelly, but their pitching staff isn’t nearly as strong from top to bottom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
In Tuesday’s practice, even without Quinn the defense seemed to have the edge on Fields and the offense with interceptions coming from both safety DeAndre Houston-Carson and cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
During the practice games in the earlier part of the season the "Greys" had seemed to have the "edge" on the other members of the "Big Three."
From Bert Wilson on the Gridiron by J. W. Duffield
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