trumps
Britishplural noun
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(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
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(of a person) to bring about a happy or successful conclusion (to an event, problem, etc), esp unexpectedly
Example Sentences
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In the world according to Gainsborough, a noble nature trumps high birth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Generally, a life estate trumps a prenuptial agreement, and a prenup trumps a will.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
“My sense is that markets are discounting an attack on Iran, and that trumps all at the moment.”
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
When allegiance to power trumps commitment to principles, tech leaders shouldn’t be surprised when both users and history hold them accountable.
From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025
“No, they’re not,” said Lee, “because I have an authority that trumps the Guard.”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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