successful stroke

He tore off the wrapper eagerly, for now at last he would learn whether he had made a bold and successful stroke, or only a frightful mistake.

From The Giant's Robe by F. Anstey

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 Frank T. Bullen

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 E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas

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 George Stuart Fullerton

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

From Eastern Shame Girl by Charles Georges Souli