How to Use in/at one fell swoop in a Sentence
in/at one fell swoop
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The Movie, which throws away the show’s best camp impulses in one fell swoop.
— Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2023 -
Why not show MeeMaw a little love and spice up your table in one fell swoop?
— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Euclid sees the entire cluster in one fell swoop and can add up the light from all those rogue stars.
— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 June 2024 -
To upgrade your camp kitchen in one fell swoop, the Bugaboo Camper Cookset is a great choice.
— Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 -
Cheers to satisfying your sweet tooth and thirst in one fell swoop.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024 -
They’re pulled over and, in one fell swoop, Elwood’s future is taken away from him.
— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 -
Roughly six months before my bat mitzvah, ALL of my friends ditched me in one fell swoop.
— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Aug. 2023 -
And they are dedicated enough to sit down and solve nearly 800 clues in one fell swoop.
— Deb Amlen, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2022 -
Keep In Mind Some people prefer a tongue scraper that’s wider and allows for a deep clean in one fell swoop.
— Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024 -
This simple switcheroo would accomplish many things in one fell swoop.
— Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024 -
This friendly doormat is the perfect piece to add to your entryway for a pop of color and greet your guest in one fell swoop.
— Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024 -
At best, Biden has found a way to achieve piecemeal what he was prohibited from achieving in one fell swoop.
— The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024 -
Available in a range of colors, this best-selling pan will replace nine common kitchen items in one fell swoop.
— Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 14 Sep. 2022 -
Sofa and Loveseat Set Looking to get all your living room furniture in one fell swoop?
— Fox News, 21 May 2024 -
Spray sunscreens are attractive because they can be applied in one fell swoop and don't leave your hands sticky.
— April Benshosan, Health, 22 June 2023 -
The Microsoft project aims to teach AI how to use any and all digital tools in one fell swoop, a clever and efficient approach.
— Bruce Schneier, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2023 -
Lucky for you, the best Sephora gifts have been released well ahead of the holidays — meaning everyone on your list can be crossed off in one fell swoop.
— Shanna Shipin, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023 -
This attractive style absorbs shock and alleviates stress on feet and joints in one fell swoop.
— Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2024 -
This cream can be used all over your face in addition to the delicate eye area, which simplifies your evening routine in one fell swoop.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2021 -
Mindshare can improve sales, loyalty and brand awareness in one fell swoop.
— Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022 -
Few Twilight Zone episodes feel more appropriate for a scary movie night than this mind-boggler that leaves you guessing while raising the hairs on the back of your neck in one fell swoop.
— Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2023 -
Pre-Prep Your Produce After a big grocery or farmers market shop, wash and prepare all of your produce in one fell swoop.
— Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 5 June 2023 -
That Michelle Obama moment changed the trajectory of Hudson’s fashion brand in one fell swoop.
— Emil Wilbekin, Essence, 21 Aug. 2023 -
Pair it with another cleanser such as a gel or a foam like TikTok user @caspertheghostyy does to remove blackheads, sebum, and makeup in one fell swoop.
— Valeriya Chupinina, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024 -
Of course, a city as old as Mumbai is bound to have a treasure trove of historic attractions, and the Heritage Walk is perfect for visiting some of the city’s top spots all in one fell swoop.
— Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023 -
Unlocking the key to exposing that falsehood could help Gorski debunk a thousand quacks in one fell swoop.
— Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2023 -
By sporting a pink bandanna with all her goblin-like poise, Magdy secured the competition for dogkind in one fell swoop.
— Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2023 -
Crawfish traps are strategically placed in rows 40 feet apart, allowing for just enough time to empty traps and replace them in one fell swoop.
— Phoebe Suy Gibson, Chron, 9 Feb. 2023 -
All these activities are planned for you as part of the cruise itinerary—as a way for travelers to sample the diverse wonders of The Last Frontier in one fell swoop.
— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Enter Panasonic's Arc 5 Electric Razor, a beast of a shaver that can replace your grooming routine in one fell swoop.
— Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 1 June 2023
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