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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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.
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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
So, in one fell swoop, this bill will make your home hotter, your air conditioning bill higher, your clean energy job scarcer, America’s auto industry weaker and China happier.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Plus, this three-piece quilt set is the easiest way to refresh your bedroom in one fell swoop.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 July 2025
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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
So, in one fell swoop, this bill will make your home hotter, your air conditioning bill higher, your clean energy job scarcer, America’s auto industry weaker and China happier.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Plus, this three-piece quilt set is the easiest way to refresh your bedroom in one fell swoop.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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