high ground

As the strike dissipated, each side tried to take the high ground of intention and behavior: The crisis was lawlessness or it was unwarranted government overreach.

During our encounter the settler claimed that Gil Alexander had breached his restraining order by taking us to the high ground overlooking the valley.

Somebody doesn’t have to do something to him that makes him think that he has a moral high ground above them.

Ukrainian troops may have been forced to retreat, but they still occupy high ground just over the border with Sumy.

A little sleet and hill snow will also be possible over high ground.