have the edge on
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But, for the record, his alter ego may still have the edge on experiencing surprising and dramatic life moments.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
Arendse and Kolbe may have the edge on Jonny May and Elliot Daly for speed but, at 5ft 10in and 5ft 7in respectively, they are giving up height.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023
Forrest seems to have the edge on rookie safety Percy Butler for the role.
From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022
As of today, I think Darboh and 2017 seventh-round pick David Moore would have the edge on the other one or two spots.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2018
"You believe that you have the edge on all the other inventors?"
From Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive, or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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