successful stroke
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He was convicted at the next sessions, and sentenced to seven years' transportation; and the "celebrated" firm of Flint and Sharp, derived considerable lustre, and more profit, from this successful stroke of professional dexterity.
From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Samuel Warren
He had done a very successful stroke of business in Liverpool, and was returning to Laburnum Villa in the highest spirits.
From The School Queens by L. T. Meade
Haig's successful stroke was delivered on a front of nearly two miles south of the Ypres-Roulers railway.
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 Grammaticus Saxo
The agony of young Thurlow, pretending to look pleased, was depicted by a very successful stroke of Art.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various
