trump
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For decades, Iran has held a single geopolitical trump card in its pocket — the ability to shut down oil-tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
In the wake of an anticipated fiber craze that is expected to trump last year’s protein-maxxing dietary fad, chia seeds have become all the rage.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
But if she has already decided to play the sport’s ultimate trump card, she isn’t tipping her hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Polanski himself wrote about his disappointment when he was not selected to run in Richmond Park, saying he was told "a local candidate is a trump card for many parties".
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
I tried to say something, to trump up an excuse; my mouth opened wide but no words came out.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Commence Your Life!
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