trump card
Example Sentences
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For decades, Iran has held a single geopolitical trump card in its pocket — the ability to shut down oil-tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
But if she has already decided to play the sport’s ultimate trump card, she isn’t tipping her hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Brazil holds a trump card in tariff negotiations with the United States: its subsoil is rich in rare earth minerals coveted by manufacturers in a sector dominated by China.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
Under pressure, England went to their trump card.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Gloria found it necessary to play her trump card.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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