Core
Core noun - The seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions.
Upper hand and core are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upper hand" instead a noun "Core".
Nearby Words: cored, coring
Upper hand
Upper hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.
Core and upper hand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Core" instead a noun phrase "Upper hand".
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Later, during the final battle, Wheatley gains the upper hand, preventing Chell from replacing his AI core with GLaDOS'.
Source: Videogame / Portal 2 -
Wham Episode/Game Changer: The end of Mission 8 - for the first time in the entire conflict's history, the Militia have the upper hand, and the IMC are forced into a defensive position as they are no longer able to receive reinforcements and supplies from the Core Systems.
Source: Video Game / Titanfall
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