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.
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The Steelers losing three players in one fell swoop is unfortunate.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
All too often, eager sun seekers rush to outfit their open air spaces with a full suite of matching furniture in one fell swoop—usually in a safe choice like medium-toned wood or heavy-duty plastic.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
So when State Farm raises annual premiums by hundreds of dollars in one fell swoop, that could well have a negative impact on the state’s economy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Renowned nationwide for its abundant natural beauty, Wyoming comes equipped with vast lakes, towering mountains and verdant forests—and to experience all three in one fell swoop, Paintrock Canyon Ranch is the perfect spot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
All too often, eager sun seekers rush to outfit their open air spaces with a full suite of matching furniture in one fell swoop—usually in a safe choice like medium-toned wood or heavy-duty plastic.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
So when State Farm raises annual premiums by hundreds of dollars in one fell swoop, that could well have a negative impact on the state’s economy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Renowned nationwide for its abundant natural beauty, Wyoming comes equipped with vast lakes, towering mountains and verdant forests—and to experience all three in one fell swoop, Paintrock Canyon Ranch is the perfect spot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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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 5 Aug. 2025.
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