in/at one fell swoop
idiom
: with a single, quick action or effort
The court has dismissed all of the charges against him in one fell swoop.
Examples of in/at one fell swoop in a Sentence
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Caving to social custom and familial pressure, Jackie abandoned his lover, Lily, and their unborn child and immigrated to England, losing his job, his country, and his family of origin in one fell swoop.
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Maggie Doherty, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The lipstick uses a mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments that appear darker at a glance, but apply sheerly, giving your lips a subtle tint in one fell swoop.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Keep In Mind Some people prefer a tongue scraper that’s wider and allows for a deep clean in one fell swoop.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Everything that had been achieved in Russia since 1985—from the establishment of democratic institutions to the abolition of censorship and the reunification of Russian and European cultures—Putin swept off the table in one fell swoop.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
All these activities are planned for you as part of the cruise itinerary—as a way for travelers to sample the diverse wonders of The Last Frontier in one fell swoop.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
These trusty makeup products help with color correction, add a bit of coverage, and include a healthy dose of skin-loving ingredients, all in one fell swoop.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
At best, Biden has found a way to achieve piecemeal what he was prohibited from achieving in one fell swoop.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
From my experience, especially in a reasonable-sized enterprise, there is no way of doing it in one fell swoop.
—Cio, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Maggie Doherty, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The lipstick uses a mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments that appear darker at a glance, but apply sheerly, giving your lips a subtle tint in one fell swoop.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Keep In Mind Some people prefer a tongue scraper that’s wider and allows for a deep clean in one fell swoop.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Everything that had been achieved in Russia since 1985—from the establishment of democratic institutions to the abolition of censorship and the reunification of Russian and European cultures—Putin swept off the table in one fell swoop.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
All these activities are planned for you as part of the cruise itinerary—as a way for travelers to sample the diverse wonders of The Last Frontier in one fell swoop.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
These trusty makeup products help with color correction, add a bit of coverage, and include a healthy dose of skin-loving ingredients, all in one fell swoop.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
At best, Biden has found a way to achieve piecemeal what he was prohibited from achieving in one fell swoop.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
From my experience, especially in a reasonable-sized enterprise, there is no way of doing it in one fell swoop.
—Cio, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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“In/at one fell swoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Fat%20one%20fell%20swoop. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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