in one stroke
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They did not explain their decision, which revoked legal status for 350,000 immigrants in one stroke.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026
"We need spectacular moments to snatch their attention in one stroke," Kang, the director, explains.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Spicy and loaded with umami, gochujang is one of the foundations of Korean cooking, and it’s ideal for boosting dishes with punchy flavor in one stroke.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
In fact, an engine can burn approximately eight times more nitromethane than gasoline in one stroke of a cylinder.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2020
Then pulls out another nail, whacks it in in one stroke.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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