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Discover LudwigThe phrase "having the edge" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a situation where someone or something has an advantage or an edge over someone or something else. For example: "He was the better candidate for the job, having the edge in experience and qualifications."
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"We know they feel good about having the edge.
Then the candidate who captures Ohio could declare himself as having the edge.
But at the moment they show Mr. Gore as having the edge on the issues, especially on Social Security, health, schools and the environment.
But they haven't changed the poll numbers much; most independent surveys show Thune and Daschle running neck and neck, with Daschle having the edge.
CLOSE CALL The Pirates and the Cardinals played about as evenly as possible this season, with Pittsburgh winning the season series, 10-9, and the Cardinals having the edge in runs, 87-85.
You could make a case for Bautista Agut having the edge in speed and he was doing the best to cover every blade of the court, but with Federer finding every line and angle it was not doing much good.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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