trumped

Example Sentences

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In what was a recurring theme for markets in April, enthusiasm for corporate earnings and the AI revolution trumped concerns over war, inflation and interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In one of the most extreme examples of Tesla getting trumped, BYD vehicles swarmed roads in Europe last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

“He was the smartest guy in the room. But his ego always trumped his IQ. It’s now done so in the worst possible way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Just after the hour, luck trumped class and Scotland equalised.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

‘Grave and worthy Writers’ trumped his own experience and that of his contemporaries.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton