silver bullet
noun
: something that acts as a magical weapon
especially
: one that instantly solves a long-standing problem
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Although there's no silver bullet solution that will prevent every social engineering attack, this combination of training and technological support has helped limit their effectiveness.
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Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Of course, software on its own is never a silver bullet.
—Josh Koenig, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
No silver bullet for homebuilders Why haven't sky-high home prices been enough to revive Wisconsin's once-thriving homebuilding industry?
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
While no technology is a silver bullet, AI offers teachers a powerful assist to make learning more efficient, more personalized and more engaging, ultimately helping students succeed.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Of course, software on its own is never a silver bullet.
—Josh Koenig, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
No silver bullet for homebuilders Why haven't sky-high home prices been enough to revive Wisconsin's once-thriving homebuilding industry?
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
While no technology is a silver bullet, AI offers teachers a powerful assist to make learning more efficient, more personalized and more engaging, ultimately helping students succeed.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20bullet. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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