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Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith said before the agreement was confirmed that NextEra had some aces up its sleeve.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

One wonders how Mr. Ryan would stack up against such present-day aces as Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

When the aces met Venezuela, a roster comprised of a healthy mix of power and contact hitters, the contrast was obvious.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Bill Gates, who started off squarely in the upper middle class, made a fortune without finishing college, drawing three aces.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times