trumped

Example Sentences

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Bryson DeChambeau, another big bomber, shot a six-over 76 as power was trumped by precision.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Everything that came with posting trumped my safety and well being,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

But any worries on Wall Street about a possible investment bubble have largely been trumped by the fear of being left behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

ATA First Officer Brodatt made her move at last, and trumped him calmly.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein