trump
Example Sentences
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When allegiance to power trumps commitment to principles, tech leaders shouldn’t be surprised when both users and history hold them accountable.
From Salon
“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.”
In Wiggle Room, the distinction between dancers and non-dancers dissolves and the inner child guides the way — instinct trumps technique.
From Los Angeles Times
But any worries on Wall Street about a possible investment bubble have largely been trumped by the fear of being left behind.
What progressive champions of blind auditions didn’t notice until recently is that the practice, sound or not, is rooted in the principle that merit trumps identity.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
