Example Sentences

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Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith said before the agreement was confirmed that NextEra had some aces up its sleeve.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Most of his five aces on tour have come at the most famous par-3s on the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Fleetwood tuned up his short game with a hole-in-one which made the patrons roar, with American trio Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley also carding aces to dial up the entertainment factor.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

I take the aces with me and hold them as I read.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak