successful stroke

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At Egon's first successful stroke Albrecht muttered something about "luck" and "beginners," but when the course of the game did but further reveal the Candidate's skill and brilliant play, the Lieutenant grew furious.

From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph

Haig's successful stroke was delivered on a front of nearly two miles south of the Ypres-Roulers railway.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various

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 Warren, Samuel

He had perhaps made some very successful stroke in his affairs during the three days he had spent in Naples.

From Don Orsino by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

He would have to enjoy the thought of his successful stroke by himself, then, and he pressed his fists against his mouth and hopped about on one leg with joy.

From Absolution by Viebig, Clara