successful stroke

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I may successively bend all my energies upon the winning of a game, the doing of a successful stroke of business, the defeat of a social rival, the success of a philanthropic undertaking.

From A Handbook of Ethical Theory by Fullerton, George Stuart

So when he sailed in to the attack, and delivered his "swashing blow," the report of the gun was immediately heard, proving conclusively that a successful stroke had been made.

From The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales by Bullen, Frank T.

"And what successful stroke of business have you concluded?"

From Eastern Shame Girl by Souli, Charles Georges

Each innings lasts until one side has gained eight points, the points going to whichever player makes the successful stroke.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

This traditional escape of the two lads from the Scyths should be compared with the true story in Paul the Deacon of his little ancestor's captivity and bold and successful stroke for freedom.

From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Saxo, Grammaticus