as in silver bullet
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Recent Examples of magic bullet
That said, this doesn’t mean brain training is a magic bullet.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Economic growth is no magic bullet.
—Olivier De Schutter, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
And in cybersecurity, it’s being pitched as the magic bullet that will finally let defenders keep up with attackers.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, the country has clung to oil as a magic bullet for prosperity – a policy pursued by former president David Granger, who governed until 2020.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Economic growth is no magic bullet.
—Olivier De Schutter, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
And in cybersecurity, it’s being pitched as the magic bullet that will finally let defenders keep up with attackers.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, the country has clung to oil as a magic bullet for prosperity – a policy pursued by former president David Granger, who governed until 2020.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magic bullet
silver bullet
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For pre-retirees evaluating approaches like bond ladders, bucket strategies, or annuities, this framework is a reminder that no single product or asset class is a silver bullet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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But critics caution that privatization is not a silver bullet and could introduce new risks.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Magic bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magic%20bullet. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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