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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With just about $2.8 billion dollars in back payments to be paid to former athletes since 2016 and an annual revenue-sharing cap up to $20.5 million dollars accessible to Division I college athletes starting on July 1, the future of college sports changed in one fell swoop.
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
After the Park District was awarded a $2.8 million state grant for the renovations, officials decided to finish the whole project in one fell swoop, Leiner said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
This floor lamp achieves modern, earthy mood lighting in one fell swoop.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
After the Park District was awarded a $2.8 million state grant for the renovations, officials decided to finish the whole project in one fell swoop, Leiner said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Pros: Fresh scent; lathers well; balances hair and scalp
Cons: Can leave residue in hair if not thoroughly rinsed
Key ingredients: Violet rice water, hyaluronic acid
Aptly named, this bargain buy will help boost your hair’s strength and deeply hydrate in one fell swoop.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
This floor lamp achieves modern, earthy mood lighting in one fell swoop.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in/at one fell swoop
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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 30 Jun. 2025.
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