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trumps

British  
/ trʌmps /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) cards any one of the four suits, decided by cutting or bidding, that outranks all the other suits for the duration of a deal or game

  2. (of a person) to bring about a happy or successful conclusion (to an event, problem, etc), esp unexpectedly

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Whether this theory trumps Section 230 will be the main issue on appeal, and the platforms have a strong case.

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But her sense of morality trumps her financial desperation.

From Salon

The viral flap it caused proved all over again how Hollywood celebrity often trumps almost every other form of entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

In the world according to Gainsborough, a noble nature trumps high birth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Generally, a life estate trumps a prenuptial agreement, and a prenup trumps a will.

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