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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The lipstick uses a mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments that appear darker at a glance, but apply sheerly, giving your lips a subtle tint in one fell swoop.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Every retailer will be moving its inventory to get ready for the new year, so why not empty out all those gift card balances in one fell swoop?
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022

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