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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“The disabled veterans exemption already exists in the constitution, so I don’t think Prop. 13 trumps it because they both exist together.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Whether this theory trumps Section 230 will be the main issue on appeal, and the platforms have a strong case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Generally, a life estate trumps a prenuptial agreement, and a prenup trumps a will.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
But even for Amorim, sometimes there are days when substance trumps style.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025
He has been stuck here for weeks, and he trumps everyone.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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