How to Use advantageous in a Sentence
advantageous
adjective- Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job.
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Had there been an answer that might have been advantageous for his client, van der Veen would have had a strong incentive to give it.
— Matt Ford, The New Republic, 12 Feb. 2021 -
Some of those who are ordering are asking for discounts and more advantageous terms, such as longer periods to pay.
— Marc Bain, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2021 -
Repeatedly the Jets sent five defenders to create advantageous one-on-one blocks across the line and often won.
— Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020 -
Of course, there’s also the question of what’s advantageous for the voters of San Antonio.
— Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Feb. 2021 -
As the market for lower-proof booze has grown in recent years, the aperitif’s ability to render a sessionable cocktail has been advantageous.
— Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2021 -
Others have not had the same luck, and are seeing their accounts removed for no obvious violations when their content is apparently no longer advantageous to the platform.
— Erin Corbett, refinery29.com, 22 Dec. 2020 -
But in the long run, this turned out to be an advantageous move.
— Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024 -
Will Auburn be able to make the most of an advantageous opening stretch?
— Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 -
The Jaguars' mix of star talent and depth could be very advantageous.
— J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022 -
Bracy said the project would be more advantageous if the project was in a more rural area of the county.
— Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2023 -
Because right now, a home-and-home with a Group of Five is not advantageous for us.
— Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024 -
The key, though, is getting the 6-foot-4 standout into advantageous spots on the field.
— Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023 -
The Bengals’ have a very advantageous schedule early in the season to get off to a strong start.
— The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023 -
So, this game type is more advantageous for high rollers who are willing to bet more at once.
— Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 -
There are quite a few things that Republicans can and should do to press the pro-life case in an advantageous way.
— The Editors, National Review, 9 Sep. 2023 -
The waters off southern New England are among the most advantageous in the world for offshore wind.
— Michael Passero, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024 -
Last year, Cabral was injured so when the Olympics were postponed to this summer, that was advantageous for him.
— Lori Riley, courant.com, 17 June 2021 -
These are all things that are advantageous to our nation.
— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2021 -
In the case of humans, one theory holds that the loss of body hair proved advantageous for hunting in warm climates.
— Mark Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Jan. 2023 -
So far, the winter has unfolded in a very advantageous way statewide, Schwartz said.
— Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 -
Being the first isn’t always the most advantageous route if customers aren’t ready for the problem your product solves.
— Greg Coticchia, Forbes, 17 May 2022 -
While eye masks and earplugs are clever sleep products to use while on a plane, having the sleep mask by your bedside is equally as advantageous.
— Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022 -
McVay won’t have to scheme as many advantageous plays, though Stafford figures to thrive in those designs.
— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2021 -
Brunson uses his strength to back down smaller guards and get to advantageous spots.
— Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2023 -
While quick getaways are advantageous, there is a lot to gain from extended stays in the wilderness.
— Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021 -
The latter will be advantageous for going nuts on hors d’oeuvres and dancing.
— Jaimie Potters, ELLE, 24 Sep. 2022 -
Where the Wild did, ultimately, outlast Vegas was in the shootout, and the extra hockey might have been advantageous to the Wild.
— Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 2 Apr. 2021 -
During periods of economic downturns, Render’s cost-saving features become particularly advantageous, enabling organizations to optimize expenditures without sacrificing performance or growth potential.
— Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 -
That creates a naturally advantageous situation for a rushing attack.
— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024
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