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n. 1. Games a. often trumps A suit in card games that outranks all other suits for the duration of a hand. b. A card of such a suit. c. A trump card. 2. A key resource to be used at an opportune moment. 3. Informal A reliable or admirable person. v. trumped, trump·ing, trumps v.tr. 1. Games To take (a card or trick) with a trump. 2. To get the better of (an adversary or competitor, for example) by using a crucial, often hidden resource. v.intr. Phrasal Verb: Games To play a trump. trump up To devise fraudulently: trumped up a charge of conspiracy. [Alteration of TRIUMPH.] |
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n. A trumpet. |
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| First lady of the United States (since 2017) as the wife of President Donald Trump.  (click for a larger image) Melania Trumpphotographed in 2017 |
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Trump  (trŭmp), Donald John Born 1946.
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Tweet The 45th president of the United States (2017–2021). Prior to running for office, he was a businessperson. His company, The Trump Organization, primarily deals with real estate and construction. In 2019 he was impeached by the House of Representatives on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress charges, but was aquitted by the Senate on both counts. In 2021 he was again impeached by the House of Representitives on charges of incitement of insurrection against the U.S. government.  (click for a larger image) Donald Trump |
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