ace in the hole

Example Sentences

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But make no mistake, all of this is enabled by low costs to reach space, and SpaceX’s ace in the hole is its giant, fully reusable rocket, Starship.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Although Johnston came off the bench, he was an ace in the hole whenever the Panthers needed one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Putin, though, may have one ace in the hole.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

The Angels’ lease in Anaheim extends through 2029, and they have an ace in the hole if they wish to move.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2022

With me and Blanca he had an ace in the hole.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez