ace
Example Sentences
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Wednesday’s game was particularly important with each team’s ace on the mound.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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
Centennial got nine hits off Norco ace Landon Hovermale.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
If Moran'd been there too it'd’ve been an ace laugh.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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