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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Regardless of what happens in Washington, cutting through permitting and interconnection red tape to enable rapid and cost-effective solar deployment is a no-regrets move that will help protect the environment, support local businesses, and lower household energy bills in one fell swoop.
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And to sweeten the deal, both properties are brimming with all sorts of native mammals, birds and reptiles, providing plenty of opportunities for relaxation and ecotourism all in one fell swoop.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
These classic vacuums are known for their huge dust bin capacities—ideal for cleaning the whole house in one fell swoop—as well as their powerful suction technology.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
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Bozhanka Vitanova, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Regardless of what happens in Washington, cutting through permitting and interconnection red tape to enable rapid and cost-effective solar deployment is a no-regrets move that will help protect the environment, support local businesses, and lower household energy bills in one fell swoop.
—Noah Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, both properties are brimming with all sorts of native mammals, birds and reptiles, providing plenty of opportunities for relaxation and ecotourism all in one fell swoop.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
These classic vacuums are known for their huge dust bin capacities—ideal for cleaning the whole house in one fell swoop—as well as their powerful suction technology.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in/at one fell swoop
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