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
USC is Notre Dame’s ace in the hole.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025
Putin, though, may have one ace in the hole.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022
With me and Blanca he had an ace in the hole.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
