as in magic bullet
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something that very quickly and easily solves a serious problem
—usually singular
There is no silver bullet that will solve all our economic problems.
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Recent Examples of silver bullet
Ultimately, rather than viewing tariffs and export bans as silver bullets against espionage, U.S. leaders and industry might be safer focusing on resilience and stress-testing cybersecurity firms.
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William Akoto, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
That formula was not a silver bullet and left many crucial issues, including the nature of a future Palestinian leadership, still to be negotiated.
—Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Implementing Blockchain Successfully Food fraud may never be fully eliminated, and blockchain, while revolutionary, is not a silver bullet.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Still, some raised concerns about whether India would provide the silver bullet.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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William Akoto, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
That formula was not a silver bullet and left many crucial issues, including the nature of a future Palestinian leadership, still to be negotiated.
—Max Rodenbeck, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
Implementing Blockchain Successfully Food fraud may never be fully eliminated, and blockchain, while revolutionary, is not a silver bullet.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Still, some raised concerns about whether India would provide the silver bullet.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver bullet
magic bullet
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Instead of looking for a magic bullet, establish a plan that focuses on helping employees achieve ongoing, incremental improvements.—
Emmanuel Carrillo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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