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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In the country’s central interior, the Ruta Lagos y Volcanes region serves as a paradise for nature lovers thanks to its unspoilt landscapes and impressive array of native species—and to experience both in one fell swoop, few destinations can compare to Conguillío National Park. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Some see an opportunity to take care of all dimensions of the threat—both Tehran’s nuclear capabilities and its malign regional activities—in one fell swoop. Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025 Mitchell took care of all of that in one fell swoop. Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 Whatever the origin story, the texts have been curated and released by both Jones and Lively, effectively torpedoing their adversaries in one fell swoop. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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